Parfleche Knife Sheath

1996.24.1781B

Object Image

Basic Information

Artifact Identification Parfleche Knife Sheath   (1996.24.1781B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Armament Accessories
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1840 – 1850 CE
Culture Native American: Great Plains: Kiowa
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 44.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 3.3 cm
Weight 46 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Pigment--Paint
Manufacturing Processes Cutting, Painting, Sewing, Tanning

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Note: There may be an image available for this artifact. For more information, contact the Director.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Reginald and Gladys Laubin Collection
Reproduction Needs Research

Contact

All information about our collection is constantly reviewed and updated. Please contact Dery Martínez-Bonilla, Registrar, if there is any information you are looking for that isn't currently online.