This outstanding turn of the 20th century Sioux Beaded Sheath measures approx. 11" long (not including the beaded drop) and 3 5/8" wide at its top edge. The Knife is of the same period as the Sheath and measures approx 12 1/2" long overall with an 8" long blade. The blade carries the Russell / Green River Works trademark (see the scans below) and features a full length tang. The beechwood handle is affixed to the blade by 5 pins and the Knife shows significant, honest use wear but no damage or repairs of any kind.

    This wonderful Sioux Indian Sheath is made of very supple, brain tanned hide and is sinew sewn by hand. The front of the Sheath is fully beaded and feature stylized tepee and traditional geometric designs. The beadwork is executed using colors of red white-heart, dark blue, pea green, chalk white, and greasy yellow. There is a beaded hide drop at the bottom of the Sheath that features a trifurcated end. The three ends are each finished with a single, large, red-white heart glass bead and rolled cone danglers. The Sheath retains its original, rawhide belt hanger at the top.

    The Sioux Beaded Hide Sheath and the Green River Works Butcher Knife offered here are unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. Neither the Sheath nor the Knife a reproductions or modern recreations but an original Sioux Bead Decorated Knife Sheath and Green River Works Knife crafted around the turn of the 20th century. The Sheath and Knife comes with our “no questions asked” return privilege and our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. They are guaranteed to be deemed authentic, original and as described by any qualified third party authentication service.

    This very rare and simply wonderful, ca1900 Sioux Bead Decorated Hide Sheath is in excellent condition. All of the hide elements are well preserved, sound and and supple with no damage or repairs of any kind. The beadwork is stunningly beautiful and exceptionally well preserved with some surface soiling but with no bead loss or damage. The beadwork on the hide drop is also exceptionally well preserved and the drop retains all three of the original, rolled tin cones. The Knife is also in excellent condition with no physical damage and no repairs of any kind. The cutting edge of the blade shows evidence of careful sharpening over many years but the Knife was never over-sharpened and the blade retains its original shape and form. The beechwood handle is darkened from decades of use / handling but intact and well preserved. Please see the scans below for a good representation of the form and the condition of this outstanding Sioux Beaded Sheath and Green River Works Knife!!.

    A very rare and wonderful, ca1900 Native American Sioux Indian Bead Decorated, Hide Knife Sheath along with what appears to be its original, large size, ca1900 “Russell / Green River Works” Butcher / Skinning Knife and a fantastic addition to any collection!!!

    Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for a number of outstanding 19th and early 20th century, Native American Indian Artifacts which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!