Antique Plains Indian Native American Parfleche Knife & Sheath Hand Painted

Antique Handmade Parfleche Knife Sheath With Knife with Fringe, Hand Painted Christian Symbols, Native American Plains Indians, Sinew Sewn. Includes the Knife, which has its handle wrapped in animal skin. Unsure of exact age or tribal affiliation. Condition: Good condition. There is wear, fading, and discoloration to the parflech sheath that is consistent with an antique indigenous item. The knife is dull and has rust spots along the blade. Please see the pictures for a good idea of the condition. Measures: 12 inches Features: Sheath and Knife, Hand-painted with Christian symbols, sinew sewn construction, animal skin wrapped handle This item comes from my family's personal collection as lifelong collectors of Native American memorabilia. Most recently, we owned & operated an antique store in Goldsboro, NC called Towns Antiques. We purchased many of our items from collectors/dealers and auctions in the Northeast (Western PA and NY), Utah, and Nevada starting in the 1980s. Tags: tribal, gifting, folkart, ceremonial, heritage, Americana, statement, cultural, artifact, display, handmade