KNIFE
Blackfoot Indians, Great Plains, North America
Around 1880
Skin, pearls, wood, iron, brass
Long. total: 34.8; Long. blade: 22.3 cm

Iron blade with a single edge.
Brass mitre.
A wooden rocket studded with nails.
Natural leather sheath, decorated with beads forming polychrome geometric patterns.
Fringes embellished with pearls.
Leather strap.

Ref.: C14

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