These two knife sheaths are great western artifacts to display alongside other western artifacts. Knives were understandably very important tools in the West. Some stranded pioneers are known to have survived depending on their knifes. Given this, many true western used knives were used to the point of destruction and discarded. No doubt many sheaths met the same fate. 1) The rawhide sheath has blue and red painted designs and is 11 inches long with folded top. There are numerous round-shank brass bead along the edge along with a Hudson Bay Company "HBC" button, and the lower section has leather fringe. 2) Beaded sheath with read, white, and blue beaded designs including a large "II" near the top, stripes, and crosses. It is 7 1/4 inches long. There is a small tie on top at the back. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

1) Fine with a well-worn appearance suggesting many years of use in the West. The painted designs are faded. One tack head is missing. 2) Very fine with mild wear and some darkening on the back and exceptional quality beadwork.