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Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's
Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's

Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath c1900's

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Origin: soiux
  • Provenance: Major Stephen R. Reed
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Condition: Nice with at least two fringes missing and there is a small area (corner 3/8" ) where the beading is not tacked down. The beads are intact on the string. Some light soiling. Please see photos.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Tribal Affiliation: Sioux
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    This is a nice Antique Native American Plains Sioux Indian Leather Beaded Knife Sheath circa early 20th century.
    The beadwork is exceptional, vibrant and intact except for a tiny area (3/8) at the corner.
    The beads are secure on the string at that area but not tacked down.
    It measures 9 1/2" x 3" not including the fringes.
    The fringes are 3" and some are 4".
    The inside is lined.
    This item came from the infamous Mayor Stephen R. Reed's Estate of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
    Stephen R. Reed ( 1949 - 2020 )was dubbed "Mayor for Life" serving as mayor from 1982-2010. His dream was to open an Old West Museum, however, many of his purchases were made for his personal collection. He was accused of using taxpayer's money for his own interest.
    The court dismissed 305 of the criminal charges for being beyond the statute of limitations.
    Reed pleaded guilty to 20 of the remaining felony and misdemeanor counts of receiving stolen property.
    He was given no jail time, instead sentenced to two years' probation and a fine.