Old Plains Indian Beaded Scabbard with Knife

Old Plains Indian beaded scabbard and knife.  Hand sewn rawhide scabbard decorated with old small beads in a typical Indian geometrical pattern, embellished with rusty tin cones and red dyed hair.  Old ground-down knife with a wood grip.  Blade stamped "Associated 1878".  Rawhide loops for hanging on a belt.  Scabbard 8 1/4 inches.  Knife is 9 1/4 overall with a 4 3/4 inch blade.  Think it dates 1870-80.  A few missing beads but overall in excellent condition.

Price

$1800 (US)

Conditions

Certified check or money order ships on receipt.  For personal checks, I ship as soon as the check clears.  Buyer pays shipping.  NY state residents pay sales tax.  Five day inspection with full refund less shipping if returned as received.  Items are for collecting purposes only.

To purchase this item, you can call Ken Drake at (516) 799-4694 or email him at KenDrake@mindspring.com.