Featured in this lot is this Ex. George E. Scott Collection 1870 Russell Barlow knife belonging to Ridgebear (who was a participant long with his Northern Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho warrior-friends in the battle of the Little Bighorn-June 25, 1876 and was housed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The knife shows a folding platform with "R->" hallmark for Russell Barlow and two folding blades with sharp edges and a polished and etched bone handle. Ridgebear, a Northern Cheyenne warrior, was known for his fierce bravery and unwavering dedication to his people during a time of great conflict in the late 19th century. Though historical records on Ridgebear are limited, he is believed to have taken part in significant battles that shaped the resistance of the Plains tribes, possibly including the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Like many Northern Cheyenne warriors, Ridgebear fought to protect his homeland, culture, and way of life against U.S. military forces encroaching on Native territories. The knife comes with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Pocket Knife owned by Ridgebear. The condition of this folding knife is well preserved with some oxidation and patina adorning the blade and the majority of the frame, still with an original finish through the patina but shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this pocket knife closed is 3 3/8" x 7/8" x 5/8" and blade length of 2 1/2" and 2". The collective weight of this folding knife is 72.3g. The knife comes with direct provenance and notarized letter from and signed by Western Author and Old West Collector George E. Scott, explaining the history and written confirmation of the hands that the knife passed through, this document was notarized in by Barbara Langley out of the County of Lincoln, New Mexico.