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19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath
19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

19th Century Sioux Quilled Knife Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Quilled knife sheath with quilled drops, tin cones with yellow horsehair.

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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19th Century Crow Knife Sheath
19th Century Crow Knife Sheath

19th Century Crow Knife Sheath

By Crow

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Late 19th century Crow knife sheath. Made of harness leather with copper rivets.

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Copper

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide
Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

Originally created as a functional object for carrying a knife, this sheath today stands as a powerful example of 19th-century Plains material culture.

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath
Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath

Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath

Located in New York, NY

Imperial Gold and Enamel Ceremonial Knife and Sheath Finely crafted ceremonial knife and sheath, decorated with basse-taille blue enamel floral sprays within white ribbon borders an...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Knife Sheath

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Gold, Enamel

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Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...

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Late 19th Century Congolese Antique Knife Sheath

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Iron

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This sheath is constructed of native tanned hide with red, yellow, light and dark blue trade beads and sinew sewn.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An antique knife from Germany or Austria. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.25" blade, 7.75" overall.

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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Knife Sheath

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Metal

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art
Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Antler Handle Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath Antique German Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A antique Knife from Solingen, Germany. Deer antler or stag handle with original sheath 3.13" blade, 6.75" Overall.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Knife Sheath

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Metal

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

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H 9.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.6 in

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The ends engraved 'DAS ANGELIN MESSER', 'D.A.M' on one side and images of fishing flies on the other. The knife with original leather sheath. Kissing Crane Knife Company History ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Knife Sheath

Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century
Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century

Knife for Hunting Deer, Austria Mid of 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Hunting knife with black leather sheath. The handle, in deer horn, features brass acorns.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Knife Sheath

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Brass, Steel

Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Plains Indian Beaded Knife Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Constructed of native tanned hide, this 19th century Plains Indian knife sheath is expertly beaded in blue, yellow, black and red trade beads with stylized tepee and geometric motif.

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19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century
Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

Antique Native American Knife and Sheath, Sioux, 19th Century

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

A knife sheath with knife. A Nomadic tribe, the Sioux are associated with areas of the great plains of the United States including present-day North and South Dakota, Minnesota, N...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath
Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

Yankton Sioux Quilled Knife and Sheath

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Yankton Sioux quilled knife sheath with original dag knife having wing bone handle.

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Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Other

19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife
19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife

19th Century Mandau Dayak People Knife

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Period: Last half of the 19th century Origin: Dayak Size: 28" L x 2" W.  Indigenous, Knife, Mandau, Dayak, Scabbard, Sheath, Blade

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Iron

Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin
Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin

Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Charming and unusual Scabre Stickpin in gilded and patinaed sterling. Knife can be removed from sheath. Late 19th Century. 2.5" x .5".

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1890s American Victorian Antique Knife Sheath

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag
Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

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H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Early 19th C. American Shooter's Bag

Located in Hudson, NY

The bag is all original with the later addition of the knife and sheath sewn to strap. Contents of bag includes a leather gut pouch with lead balls, patches, leather pouch with indiv...

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Knife Sheath

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath
Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa Beaded Scissors Case and Knife Sheath

Located in London, GB

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa beaded scissors case with knife sheath Finely beaded on buckskin with floral designs,  Early 20th century Condition fine good Measures: L...

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Knife Sheath

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Stone

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Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse
Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

$750

H 13 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

Northwest Coast Totem by Marlin Alphonse

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Colorful Alaskan three figure winged totem. Carved and painted by Marlin Alphonse. Noted on back "purchased by Brad and Hazel Ritter on board Royal Princes, Sitka, Alaska 1986. His n...

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1980s American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Cedar

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Blue Diamond Ring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Featuring a very special center diamond Gia Certified as Natural 4.00 Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Knife Sheath

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Blue Diamond

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Knife Sheath

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Yellow Diamond

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins

$10,925

H 9.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles. Fully beaded moccasins were made as special gifts for elders, respected individuals, or during rites of passages for ...

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1880s American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Beads

1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in New York, NY

This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...

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1950s French Retro Antique Knife Sheath

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit
Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit

Northwest Coast Killer Whale Mask Attrib. Johnny Johns c.1961 Tlingit

Located in Denver, CO

This striking hand-carved Northwest Coast Killer Whale (Orca) mask, dated 1961 and attributed to artist Johnny Johns, is a powerful example of mid-20th-century Native American carvin...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Wood, Bentwood

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins
Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.03 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Native American Fine Plains beaded boot moccasins

Located in London, GB

Fine Pair of Plains Woman's Boot Moccasins North America 19th to early 20th century A beautifully crafted and well-preserved pair of Plains Native American woman's high-top moccas...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Knife Sheath

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Hide, Beads

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Pink Heart Stud Diamond Earrings

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth avenue, The focal point of these magnificent earrings feature 2 heart shape natural Fancy light Pink diamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Knife Sheath

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Pink Diamond

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt
19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Hidatsa Arikara medicine shirt worn by a warrior who deserved honors, pre-reservation. Horseshoes represent successful horse raids, and the six quilled eagle feathers signify war cou...

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19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...

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Early 2000s French Antique Knife Sheath

Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear
Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear

Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear

$2,550Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 4.25 in W 4 in D 10.75 in

Antique 1880s Arapaho Beaded Moccasins, Plains Indian Hide Footwear

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional pair of antique Arapaho moccasins, dating to circa 1880, represents a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains Native American artistry. Handcrafte...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Hide, Glass, Beads

Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box
Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box

Fabergé Meissen Egg, Gold, Enamel, Diamonds, Gemstones, Porcelain, Music Box

By Fabergé

Located in Pforzheim, DE

This Fabergé egg commemorates Carl-Peter Fabergé’s sojourn in Dresden in 1860/61 and the artistic influences he absorbed at the Green Vault. The foot is crafted of hand-painted porce...

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1990s German Edwardian Antique Knife Sheath

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag
Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag

Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This antique 19th-century Sioux beaded possible bag is a remarkable example of Plains Indian artistry and craftsmanship. Constructed from soft buckskin hide with a sturdy canvas back...

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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Knife Sheath

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Hide, Canvas, Beads

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890

Located in London, GB

We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...

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1890s Victorian Antique Knife Sheath

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Diamond, Gold

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,662Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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19th Century Italian Antique Knife Sheath

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Glass, Walnut

Contemporary Kayapo-Style Artwork Headdress With Moulting Feathers
Contemporary Kayapo-Style Artwork Headdress With Moulting Feathers

Contemporary Kayapo-Style Artwork Headdress With Moulting Feathers

Located in Paris, FR

Headdress in the style of Kayapo Amazonian Indian Tribal pieces, under frame made with moulting feathers sourced in France of blue Macaw feathers, and other South American bird feath...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tribal Antique Knife Sheath

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Feathers

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Antique Knife Sheath For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique knife sheath for your home. Each antique knife sheath for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and bone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique knife sheath, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique knife sheath, those designed in folk art and Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique knife sheath has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Crow and Sioux Indian Art are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Knife Sheath?

The average selling price for an antique knife sheath at 1stDibs is $3,048, while they’re typically $110 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.