Knife And Its Sheath Sami Culture, Northern Regions Of Sweden, Norway, And Finland
KNIFE and its SHEATH
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, as well as the Kola Peninsula
Circa 1920
Brushwood, steel, and hide
Total length: 15 cm
Knife length: 14 cm
A knife with a straight, single-edged blade, whose tang is carved from a section of reindeer antler and adorned with an incised pattern of interlacing lines. Its sheath consists of two riveted pieces of hazel wood, slightly curved and tapering at the ends—one side is engraved with two interlaced friezes. The upper part of the sheath features a leather insert used as a hanging loop.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
800 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789585
Availability: In stock
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