Collection: Fenn

Item Number: FCKNFS185

Category: Knife-Knife Case

Region: Plains

Tribe: Cheyenne - Southern

Period: 1850-1875

Materials: Sinew, glass beads, buffalo leather, buckskin, metal, horn, brass

Description: One piece buffalo rawhide sheath with a rawhide insert at the toe for protection against the knife blade. A beaded buckskin decoration with fringe is sinew sewn to the collar. A 2.25" cut in the back provides a belt attachment. The blacksmith made knife is sharpened on one side and has a cow horn grip that is held in place with brass rivets.

Dimensions: Case length 11 inches knife length 12.75 inches

Provenance:

Paul Gray

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