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

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