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Eastern Woodland Crooked Knife
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Eastern woodland crooked knife. Solid handle having an exquisite hand chipped carved American Folk Art style geometric design. The blade is hand forged iron most likely made from remnants of another knife. The blade is held in place with a stud and then wrapped with thick harness saddle leather. Measures: 9 1/4" x 1 3/4", 2 1/2" blade. 19th century. Eastern United States.
The crooked knife is a one-handed knife invented by the woodland Native Americans. Woodlands tribes include those in the Northeast, such as the Micmac, Penobscot, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy, as well as those in the Eastern, Central and Western Great Lakes regions, such as the Iroquois, Huron, Cree and Chippewa tribes. These tribes were canoe, sled and snowshoe builders, and the crooked knife reflects the unique needs of their craft. The tip of the blade is up-swept, so as to avoid digging into the wood while carving. The knife is held with the palm of the hand facing upward and drawn toward the carver’s chest. While this may sound dangerous, it is quite safe, as only small shavings of wood are removed at a time.
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Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
- Style:Native American (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Coeur d'Alene, ID
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