Small Knife And Its Sheath—sami Culture, Northern Regions Of Sweden, Norway, And Finland
Small KNIFE and its SHEATH
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, as well as the Kola Peninsula
Circa 1900
Brushwood, steel, and leather
Total length : 13.5 cm
Knife length: 12 cm
Small knife with a straight, single-edged blade; its tang is carved from a short section of reindeer antler with a notch and adorned with a tent motif called a Luvva. Its sheath consists of two riveted pieces of hazel wood, slightly curved and tapered at their ends—one side features a scene depicting a man wearing a hat in his sleigh, pulled by a reindeer.
The upper part of the scabbard features a sewn-on piece of hide, used as a suspension loop.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789600
Availability: In stock
