A NATIVE AMERICAN PLAINS INDIANS GLASS SEED BEAD AND LEATHER KNIFE SHEATH
Late 19th Century
Geometric bands with tassel finial and trophy braids, later mounted and framed, 15cm wide; 53.5cm high
| Estimate: |
£100 - £200
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Hammer price:
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£600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Reputedly the end of two braids are tied with the trophy remains of an US army soldier's scalp.
Provenance:
The Private Collection of David Hughes, acquired in the mid-1970s.
Condition report:
Various beads missing, particularly to the front - see extra images. The leather is very dry and quite brittle. The whole piece is very fragile and must be handled with care. The tassels at the end our discoloured. Approximately three tassel ends apparently hold remains. The sheath separates at the sides mid way down, please see extra image, . The sheath is also now loose in the framed case having recently been examined on the reverse side and pins holding the sheath in place removed
There are of course inevitable scuffs, scratches, dents, small chips and marks commensurate with wear, use and age.
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