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
Late 19th – early 20th century
Horn, steel and hide
Total length: 21.5 cm
Knife length: 18 cm
(signs of age)
Hunting knife with a straight, single-edged blade; the tang is made from a section of reindeer antler with engraved decoration. Its sheath is made of two riveted pieces of hazel wood, slightly curved and tapering at the ends—both sides are engraved with scenes of reindeer or caribou in motion.
The upper part of the sheath retains its sewn-on leather patch, used as a hanging loop.
480 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789607
Availability: In stock
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