KNIFE
Blackfoot Indians, Great Plains, North America
First half of the 20th century
Skin, pearls, wood, steel, iron
Long. total: 25.5; Long. blade: 13.5 cm

Slightly curved steel blade, with one cutting edge and one false edge.
Iron mitre.
Riveted wooden plaques with geometric iron inserts.
Natural leather sheath, decorated with beads forming polychrome geometric patterns.
Beaded fringes ending in two small iron bells.
Bride adorned with blue pearls.

Illustrative photograph: True West archives.

Ref.: C6

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