A Southern Plains Sheath & Scalper

[LaBonte]

This one is a late 1840's-early 1850's Southern Plains style scalper and pound beaded brain tan over a rawhide liner sheath with twisted fringe - it was inspired by three original sheaths and several original SW trade scalper.

 

[dbiggers]

:shocked2: OMG!! Amazing, "nuff said"

 

[Bearbait2]

Mr. LaBonte,
Really nice looking rig!
How long is the blade of the scalper?
Best Wishes

 

[poordevil]

I'll take it!!

P

 

[agill]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

 

[RickD]

Vey,very nice

 

[smo]

Great work :thumbsup: Fantastic knife & sheath :bow: :bow: :bow:

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Beautiful work! Functional and elegant at the same time! A rare combination. Fine beadwork is always a pleasure to behold. Thanks for the photos.

 

[Uncle Jed]

Well Doggies, that is one smart looking outfit.

 

[Rick Callison]

Very nice indeed, La Bonte!

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

By the way, ya got any more pictures of that '60 Army?

 

[vthompson]

Two words, Totally Awsome!

 

[shunka]

Beautiful work, My Dear Monsiuer LaBonte!
Why, Monsiuer LaBonte, I do believe I know you from another place by another name

BTW wherever do you find the muted colored beads? Have you been able to locate anything that replicates the long-sought after Greasy Yellow?

yhs
shunka, aka Prof Marvel

 

[jmforge]

That is NICE!!!!! Now, Chuck.........I'm sure that the original scalper wasn't done quite that well, but we certainly don't mind you "gilding the PC lily" a bit on the fit and finish side. :wink: :grin:

 

[rkmeyer]

Fantastic and well done too. :hatsoff:
Dusty :wink:

 

[Chilidog]

Too Cool...

 

[StevePrice2]

Me? I like the wicked long curve to the blade that is shaped to its name....topknot lifting business. Besides being a beautifully crafted piece of art.

well executed! :hatsoff:
Steve