KNIFE
Blackfoot Indians, Great Plains, North America
First half of the 20th century
Skin, pearls, wood, steel
Long. total: 34; Long. blade: 20.5 cm
Single-edged steel blade with three grooves on each side.
A wooden rocket studded with upholstery tacks.
Natural leather sheath, decorated with beads forming polychrome geometric patterns.
Leather fringes.
Bride adorned with blue pearls.
Illustrative photograph: True West archives.
Ref.: C3
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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