Sioux Beaded Hide Rifle Scabbard 

thread and sinew-sewn, beaded with motifs of elongated diamonds and nested boxes using colors of red white-heart, medium blue, cobalt, greasy yellow, and white; red wool frames beadwork and lower edge seam; fringe further embellishes scabbard, length (excluding fringe) 39 in.
fourth quarter 19th century

Fringe slightly stiff - more so at opening.  Some small holes and tears in hide.

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