Blackfeet Beaded Hide Rifle Scabbard, ca. 1900-1920
having white, red, light blue, dark blue, green, greasy yellow, and pink glass seed beads
sinew sewn
Scabbard: 7 x 40 in. (17.78 x 101.60 cm.), Fringe: 16 in. (40.64 cm.)
The York Estate
Private Collection, New Mexico

The work is in overall very good condition, consistent with age and use. Some wear to hide, and replaced areas of hide, along with minor bead loss.

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