beaded knife sheath

Northern or Central Plains people1870-1910

heavily beaded on one side in black, yellow, blue and white in design; thong dangles - appliqué beadwork (lane stitch)

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Title: beaded knife sheath
Creator: Northern or Central Plains people
Date Created: 1870-1910
Rights: No Known Rights Holder
Medium / Support: leather, glass beads, porcupine quills, sheet metal cones
External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
Dimensions: 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 x 3/8 in. (without fringe) 13 x 2-1/4 x 3/8 in. (with fringe)
Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
Credit Line: Gift of Vice Admiral Albert Parker Niblack
Accession Number: 30.559

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