Northern Plains Indian double-sided bead decorated knife sheath, Cheyenne or Sioux with a bone handled trade blade knife. Circa 1870's. Exceptional color palette with repeating hour glass design motifs that have been described in scholarly literature on American Indian art as a representation of "thunderbirds flying or flapping their wings." Excellent condition with minor bead loss, cracks and minor losses on bone handle of trade knife.
Dealer | Brant Mackley Gallery |
Date: | 1870's |
Origin | Northern Plains, United States |
Artist/Maker | Cheyenne or Sioux |
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Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.brantmackley.com |
Price | $5,800 |
Contact | Brant Mackley, 717-554-2176 or brant@bmgart.com |