Native Roots & Western Trails: A Historic Heritage Auction: June 21st, 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 528
Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Quilled Sheath & Knife
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 nice Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikara Fort Berthold tribes porcupine quilled parfleche knife sheath and old silver pewter inlaid knife. The sheath is comprised of parfleche rawhide covered in tanned hide with a unique polychrome painted design on the lower portion in black and light brown / red. The sheath body is sewn with hide lacing and the top with sinew. The entire top section shows porcupine quill quillwork in natural white, light yellow and orange. There is a long tie strap attached. The sheath is paired with a classic 19th-century skinning belt knife with clip point and beveled two-piece walnut wood grips with two continuous bands of silver pewter inlaid. Truly a nice pairing with nice display. Provenance: From a private collection in Indiana. The sheath measures 11.5-inches in length by 4-inches wide with an additional 18-inch long hide ties. Knife is 12.75-inches long. Together the set measures 15-inches.
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