Blackfoot Indian Beaded Belt & Knife Sheaths
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Religious & Spiritual ObjectsRelated Religious & Spiritual Objects
More Items in Religious & Spiritual Objects
View MoreRecommended Collectibles
View MoreItem Details
Description
Two Blackfoot / Blackfeet Indian knife sheaths and a beaded belt with provenance. On a business card "John W. Harding Foreign editor of the New York Recorder". Handwritten on reverse "Beadwork belt made & used by the Blackfeet Indian, N.W.T. Canada Obtained on the reserve, Gleichen, Alberta, Canada, during my "tour around the world afoot" in '94. Presented by me to Mr. J. W. Harding, June 29, 96 H. G. Yorker (?)". All beadwork is fragile, there are many loose beads. Sheath with fold pocket, 8" x 4.5". Sheath 7 5/8"x 2 3/8". Belt, 2.25" x 37". It is likely that more of these tiny beads will shed/be lost during preview and shipping.
Condition
Fragile. Needs stabilization / conservation.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
Blackfoot Indian Beaded Belt & Knife Sheaths
Estimate $400 - $600
10 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Larchmont, NY, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
TOP