Large Knife And Its Sheath, Sami Culture, Northern Regions Of Sweden, Norway, And Finland
Large KNIFE and its SHEATH
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway, andFinland, as well as the Kola Peninsula
Late 19th – early 20th century
Wood, steel, and leather
Total length: 38 cm
Knife length: 28.5 cm
(on a base)
Large shepherd’s knife with a straight, single-edged blade. Thetang consists of a slightly bulging section of wood decorated withincised designs. Its sheath consists of a wooden strip engraved with geometric motifs, aLuvva tent, and the date 1911.
The upper part of the sheath retains itsblackened, stitched leather insert.It was used to defend against wolves or otherpredators.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway, andFinland, as well as the Kola Peninsula
Late 19th – early 20th century
Wood, steel, and leather
Total length: 38 cm
Knife length: 28.5 cm
(on a base)
Large shepherd’s knife with a straight, single-edged blade. Thetang consists of a slightly bulging section of wood decorated withincised designs. Its sheath consists of a wooden strip engraved with geometric motifs, aLuvva tent, and the date 1911.
The upper part of the sheath retains itsblackened, stitched leather insert.It was used to defend against wolves or otherpredators.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
820 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789565
Availability: In stock
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