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Beaded Knife Sheath

Maker Unknown, Native American (USA)

DateLate 19th C

MediumGlass beads, leather/hide, metal, tin

Dimensions9 1/2” L x 2 3/4” W

Credit LineGift of Marion C. Wright P’74

Object numberNA2013.02.WRI

DescriptionKnife sheath curved on one side of the bottom and fully beaded with light blue, green, yellow, and white seed beads. At top on one side, seven yellow rectangles with green ends project from a central yellow and green band. The reverse top has two divided yellow and green triangles meeting at a central band. The bottom on both sides has green and yellow squares on a blue ground. Alternating white and blue beads cover the seamed curved edge. Metal tinklers.

ClassificationsPersonal Accessories

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