March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session I

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 141

Cree or Chippewa Beaded Knife and Case

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Cree or Chippewa Beaded Knife and Case Case is 15.5" with up to 5" of fringe. Knife is 19.5" overall with 14" blade. Marked J. Russell and Co, Greenriver Works. Case is beaded in floral designs and features two beaded drops terminating in beaded bundles. 19th century. $2,000-3,000

Condition

Beadwork is excellent overall. Fringe is soft and supple. Knife shows age and use. Overall fine condition.