North American Auction Company
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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 292

Rosebud Sioux Beaded Sheath & Old Trade Knife

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,900

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$50 $10
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$100,000 $5,000
This is a beaded buckskin hide knife sheath and old trade knife from the Rosebud Sioux in South Dakota. The sheath is made of old brain-tanned buckskin hide and measures 10 ½ inches long by 3 inches wide. The sheath shows beautiful beaded geometric patterns, often seen from the Sioux with matched beaded drop fringe attached with two rolled tin danglers. There is a ties trade with old wound glass trade beads attached as well. The beadwork shows colors of greasy yellow, cobalt, greasy blue and red white hearts, all old classic colors in a striking pattern. The trade knife shows a wood handle with old wrap of hardened buckskin hide with brass tacks and cleaned blade. Truly a striking set.