Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC9405032

Category: Knife-Knife Case

Region: Subarctic

Tribe: Tanaina

Period: 1825-1850

Materials: Native tanned hide; natural and dyed porcupine quills; sinew.

Description: Triangular shaped knife case is decorated with porcupine quillwork running in a single lane around the perimeter and down the center. Sides of the sheath are decorated with quill wrapped hide fringe.

Dimensions: Length 14.25 inches

Provenance:

Donald Ellis
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

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