A North American pistol holster and belt buckskin with floral beadwork

A North American pistol holster and belt

buckskin with floral beadwork, the holster with a fringe and button fastener, attaching to the belt with two further buttons, with remains of purple silk edging,

the holster 40cm long, including the fringe, the belt 115cm long,

and five knife sheaths, including two with beaded fronts, one with painted geometric decoration to both sides and with a bone toggle, one with metal studs and the fifth with an embroidered moosehair floral panel and beaded edges, the longest 36cm. (7)

Provenance

The Ian West Collection.

Pistol holster and belt - Glendinings, London, 1962.