A rawhide liner, wrapped with hide, and decorated on the recto side with sinew sewn beadwork. The upper hemisphere consists of opposing interlocking chevrons, articulated in black, blue, butterscotch orange and opaque pink. The black and opaque beads are faceted. The lower hemisphere is separated by a horizonal row of tine cones - now mostly missing. The lower hemisphere has floral elements framed by a sawtooth border. The outside seem is fringed. The verso side is equipped with a belt loop.

9" long and 3" wide (sheath)

Ex. Doug Diehl, MA; ex Alan Silverberg, MA; ex. Jason Baldwin, IL; ex Brad Mighton, CANADA

Published: John Baldwin, Early Knives & Beaded Sheaths of the American Frontier (West Olive, MI: Early American Artistry – Trading Company, 1997), p. 12.

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