A Fine Zoomorphic Knife with Scabbard
Sami people, Lapland, late 19th c.
Carved reindeer antler, metal, and fiber
13.88” h x 0.75” w x 3.25” d (35.26 x 1.91 x 8.26 cm)
Price: $1,200
With a beautifully rich patina, this is the finest Sami knife, among many, that I have seen. The handle appears to represent a bear.
