Plains Indian Knife Sheaths

For the true connoisseur or the amateur collector of Native American crafts, this book is a comprehensive, well-illustrated resource for anyone wishing to recreate or study the beautifully decorated Plains-style knife sheaths of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Based on over 25 years of research and craftsmanship, the author describes the many styles and variations of Plains sheaths and offers complete step-by-step instructions.

Full illustrations and numerous color photographs of sheaths made by the author and actual Native American sheaths from both museum and private collections help crafters reproduce sheaths that are unique yet historically accurate. Detailed illustrations show common and atypical sheath shapes, bead layout patterns, construction techniques, and adding adornments such as tin cones, fringes, and beaded drops.