Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mitchell Work (1913-1976, an antiques and arts dealer in Nutley, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Mitchell Work in 1968.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Plains Cree (Prairie Cree) (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Mitchell Work (Michael Work), Non-Indian, 1913-1976
- Seller
- Mitchell Work (Michael Work), Non-Indian, 1913-1976
- Object Name
- Knife sheath
- Media/Materials
- Wood, wool cloth, glass bead/beads, thread
- Techniques
- Overlay beadwork, edge beaded, sewn
- Object Type
- Personal items
