KNIFE
Blackfoot Indians, Great Plains, North America
19th century
Skin, pearls, wood, iron, brass
Long. total: 32; Long. blade: 20.5 cm
Single-edged steel blade with four grooves on each side.
Wooden rocket with two brass rivets.
Natural leather sheath, openwork, decorated with beads forming polychrome geometric patterns, studded.
Leather fringes.
Ref.: C9
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON




