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Sioux Patriotic Flag Beaded Rifle Scabbard 19th C.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 3,250.00 USD
Sioux Patriotic Flag Beaded Rifle Scabbard 19th C.
This is an exquisite Sioux Native American Indian beaded rifle scabbard from circa 1890-1910. The piece is believed to possible be for a Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Carbine. The scabbard shows a parfleche construction with Indian tanned hide covering and long wonderful fringe. The front of the scabbard is fully beaded with early glass trade seed beads of chalk white, blue, and red. The flag shows a round thirteen star Betsy Ross Flag style with eight red and white strips. The piece shows well preserved museum quality condition and is truly a unique very well crafted piece. Measures overall 26"L x 5 7/8"W with an additional 14.5"L fringe.