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Knife and Sheath


Northwest Coast artist, Knife and Sheath, ca. 1850, knife: cedar and copper; sheath: flannel, hide, and cotton string, Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art, no known copyright restrictions, 48.3.210a,b

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Title

Knife and Sheath

Artist

Northwest Coast artist (Northwest Coast)

Date

ca. 1850

Medium

knife: cedar and copper; sheath: flannel, hide, and cotton string

Dimensions (H x W x D)

A: 17 1/4 in x 3 in x 1 1/2 in; B: 12 3/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 7/8 in

Collection Area

Native American Art

Category

Northwest Coast

Hunting and Fishing

Weapons

Object Type

knife

sheath

Culture

Northwest Coast

Credit Line

Museum Purchase: Indian Collection Subscription Fund, Rasmussen Collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art

Accession Number

48.3.210a,b

Copyright

no known copyright restrictions

Terms

carving

cedar

copper

cotton

fishing

hide

hunting

knives

Northwest Coast Native American styles

sheaths

string

weapons

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