Kaarlo Merikoski (1878–1954) Knife And Its Sheath Sami Culture, Northern Finland
Kaarlo MERIKOSKI (1878–1954)
KNIFE and its SHEATH
Sami culture, northern Finland
Circa 1925
Horn, steel, and leather
Total length: 22 cm
Blade length: 19.5 cm
A knife with a straight, single-edged blade, engraved with the maker’s name and located in Oulu. The tang is carved from a section of reindeer antler and adorned with an incised frieze and an applied polychrome ring. Its sheath consists of two riveted pieces of andouiller wood, slightly curved and tapering at the ends—one side is engraved with a lively scene depicting a man in his sleigh, pulled by a reindeer.
The upper part of the sheath features a leather patch with geometric patterns and a metal hanging hook.
Provenance: Former American private collection.
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1789617
Availability: In stock
