{"product_id":"native-american-great-lakes-knife-sheath-with-trade-knife","title":"Native American Great Lakes Knife Sheath with Trade Knife","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional late 19th-century Native American elaborately decorated sheath, attributed to the Great Lakes or Eastern Woodlands region. Probably Ojibwe\/Chippewa. The dark cloth sheath is ornamented on both sides with finely worked floral and foliate motifs in colorful glass seed beads, including shades of turquoise blue, cobalt, amber, red, green, and white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheath is bordered with pale blue beadwork and finished with an unusually elaborate fringe composed of translucent tubular glass beads and red wool tassels. Additional amber-colored tubular beads and tassels ornament the lower and upper ends. The curvilinear floral vocabulary reflects the sophisticated beadwork traditions that developed throughout the Great Lakes and Eastern Woodlands regions during the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying trade knife retains its long steel blade and dark wooden handle embellished with circular brass inlays or tacks. Together, the knife and sheath form a visually commanding and remarkably decorative example of Native American material culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass beads, cloth, hide, wool, wood, brass, and steel. Presented on a custom display stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with substantial evidence of age and use. The sheath exhibits areas of wear and deterioration to the cloth foundation, scattered bead loss, loose or displaced fringe strands, and losses and fraying to several wool tassels. The knife blade has oxidation, discoloration, scratches, and surface wear. The wooden handle retains its brass decoration and displays expected handling wear. Please refer to the photographs for complete condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 10 x 3 inches not including knife. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45501167337495,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/IMG_3212-Photoroom.jpg?v=1788984336","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/native-american-great-lakes-knife-sheath-with-trade-knife","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}