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Ontario Knife Sioux Indian painted Parfleche rawhide sheath w horse shoes c1920

$ 264

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Tribal Affiliation: Sioux
  • Provenance: California private collection
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Condition: Typical wear from age and use. Some rust spots on blade. Blade is sharp and solid. Painting is in good shape. One missing metal horse shoe. Some stains on back of sheath.
  • Origin: United States
  • Culture: Native American: US

    Description

    Ontario Knife Co. skinning / hunting knife. Native American rawhide Parfleche style sheath painted with Plains Indian designs, probably Lakota / Souix. Triangular designs painted in yellow red and blue, with applied metal mini-horseshoes. Circa 1920.