North American Auction Company
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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 676

Cheyenne Beaded Tacked Sheath & Trade Knife

Estimate: $900 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a beaded hide and harness leather sheath from the Cheyenne Indians with an old 19th Century trade knife. The sheath is 10 inches long by 3 inches wide and is comprised of old brown harness leather with brass tacking. There is a small strip of buckskin lacing with two old brass beads tied onto the bottom. There is a piece of beaded buckskin sewn onto the front done in a classic Cheyenne “bar” design in typical colors. There is sinew sewing and a belt slot cut through. The old trade knife has a wooden handle with copper rivets and brass tacking. Overall the knife is 11 inches long.