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19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

$5,000
£3,781.95
€4,415.94
CA$7,120.78
A$7,224.87
CHF 4,127.30
MX$87,475.20
NOK 48,487.95
SEK 48,423.74
DKK 33,010.92

About the Item

Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair. With original collection tag. A very rare piece in this condition. Original tag reads "Knife sheath I bought from Mr. Corelson Marsh 1st - 1890 Pd 60 cts. Worth 2.00. Mr. Robb sent Me C. (Post - Trade form Ft Bennet Dakota. A valuable relic + very rare. Worked with colored porcupine quills. E Kaucher." Ex. Stalter Collection. Dr. Kenneth Stalter (1954-2012) grew up in Delaware County where he developed a lifelong interest in Native American tools and cultural materials. His primary emphasis was on rare 19th Century quill decorated and bead embellished pieces including headdresses, leggings, moccasins, breastplate, smoking pipes, bags, quivers bows and arrows and much more. Many items he collected from the Sioux and Crow peoples. His collection contained many stone tools from the early Paleolithic axes, projectile points, gargets, pendants, celts, mauls and more. Dr Stalter was a respected surgeon at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital and an avid outdoorsman. Period: Mid-19th century Origin: Great Plains - Sioux Size: Sheath 9" x 3" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.     Native American, Blackfeet Indian, Knife, Sheath, Beaded, Beadwork
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AH19661stDibs: LU4019338829592

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