Sioux Knife with Beadwork Case

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20th Century Knife Sheath - Late 20th Century Knife Knife - 13.5" L x 1" L x 1.875" W, Case - 1.5" H x 9.25" L x 3" W + 11" L Fringe Hand Crafted Knife with an Antler Handle with B rass and a Brass Eagle at the End of the Handle with a Blade with an Arrow Stamp and Signiture "Zavula" with a Glass Seed Bead Case In Green, Red, Yellow and Blue Colors in a Geometric Pattern Design with Hide Leather, Metal Cones and Leather Fringe In Good Condition Sioux beaded knife cases (or sheaths) are highly valued historical artifacts and contemporary art pieces that seamlessly blend daily utility with personal adornment and tribal identity. Historically worn on belts by both men and women of the Great Plains, these leather cases protected essential cutlery while showcasing the extraordinary beadwork craftsmanship of the Sioux (Ochethi Šakówiŋ) people. Show more