
Sami knife model S 95 with metal blade and leather sheath
Selling Price
$155
History
This traditional Sami knife (puukko) originates from northern Scandinavia and features a characteristic design with a metal blade and leather sheath. The knife displays traditional Sami craftsmanship with decorative metal elements and a functional design suited for everyday use in Arctic conditions. Sami knives are highly valued by collectors of indigenous crafts and ethnographic artifacts. These functional tools were essential to the semi-nomadic lifestyle of the Sami people and represent their remarkable adaptation to the harsh Arctic environment. Collectors particularly appreciate authentic examples like this S 95 model for their cultural significance, practical design, and the skilled craftsmanship evident in their construction.
Origin
Northern Scandinavia (Finland, Sweden, or Norway)
Maker
Sami craftsperson
Time period
Mid to late 20th century