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Eastern Woodlands Crooked Knife

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Eastern Woodlands Crooked Knife
fourth quarter 19th century
scrolled and chip-carved decorations; handle inset with a portrait of a woman; image set behind Isinglass lens; lead inlay. steel blade, length 10 inches

For a similar example, see: Mocotaugan: The Story and Art of the Crooked Knife (Jalbert and Jalbert 2003: 100-101, plate 17 and 144-145, plate 34).
This lot is located in Chicago.

Collected in Minnesota, late 19th century then by Descent to a Minnesota Private Collection; Ex Ned Jalbert Collection

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Eastern Woodlands Crooked Knife

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Estimate $1,000-$1,500Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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