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Dakota beaded knife sheath

Dakota beaded knife sheath

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Titles: Dakota beaded knife sheath (Supplied title)

Description: A Dakota, possibly Yankton, beaded knife sheath dating to the last quarter of the 19th century. Two beaded tassels are attached to the sheath's bottom; one tassel ends in metal cones. A string ending in metal cones connects the sheath's sides on either side of its opening. The reverse side of the sheath is undecorated save for a few rows of blue beads near the opening.

Dates

  • Approximately 1890 (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 6301.4

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 9 inches height
  • 2 3/4 inches width
  • 6 inches length (tassel)

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Dakota beaded knife sheath

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.

Dakota beaded knife sheath

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.