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 1940
Horn, steel, hide, and plant fibers
Total length: 21.5 cm
Knife length: 17 cm
(restored)
Knife with a straight, single-edged blade, engraved “Nokua.” The tang is carved from a section of reindeer antler and adorned with five applied rings of plant fibers. Its sheath consists of two riveted pieces of andouiller wood, slightly curved and tapering at the ends—one side is engraved with friezes and two floral motifs within cartouches.
The upper part of the sheath features a large piece of sewn-on hide, used as a suspension loop.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789608
Availability: In stock
