KNIFE
Blackfoot Indians, Great Plains, North America
First half of the 20th century
Skin, pearls, antler, steel, copper, iron
Long. total: 32; Long. blade: 19.5 cm

Single-edged steel blade, chiseled with geometric friezes.
Rocket made of antler, pommel of studded copper.
Natural leather sheath, decorated with beads forming polychrome geometric patterns.
Beaded fringes ending in two small iron bells.
Flange

Illustrative photograph: True West archives.

Ref.: C13

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