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Sioux Beaded Sheath & Russell Green River Skinner

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 850.00 USD
Sioux Beaded Sheath & Russell Green River Skinner
The lot features a wonderful Sioux Native American Indian beaded sheath with an 1850-1880 J. Russell & Co. Green River Works Buffalo Skinner Knife. The knife shows the crisp hallmark with the diamond symbol attributed to this rare knife. The 19th century shows the curved Buffalo Skinner design with solid wood handle. The sheath shows all glass trade seed beadwork in chalk white, semi-transparent sky blue white hearts, dark blue, medium green, lavender, semi-transparent greasy yellow, and red. The sheath is constructed on Indian tanned hide with long fringe. The knife is 10 5/8"L. The sheath is 17"L with top strap.