This is an exceptional authentic, original polychrome painted parfleche elliptical case from circa 1860-1870 Sioux Native American Indians from the Lowell Baier collection, previously sold by Allard Auction in their circa 2000 Santa Fe Auction. The parfleche rawhide piece shows a large size and is referred to as an elliptical case due to its base having an elliptical shape and curved outside body. The piece is similar to the more common headdress bonnet case and shows a tall body being one piece with a round tapering shape sewn together on one side sewn with thick sinew and shows long Indian tanned hide frilly fringes. The fringes are along the bottom elliptical end. The top tie straps holding the flap opening closed and the belt tie or saddle tie top are both still intact, both being Indian tanned hide. The piece was noted as being a Sioux Medicine Bag from the previous collector. The bag is an absolutely gorgeous work of art showing fine traditional Sioux geometric polychrome painted designs done in colors of blue, red, yellow, green with black outlines. The paint is all mineral pigment natural dyes shown on both sides with some slight loss, from honest age and use. The original Allard Auction from their 2000 Santa Fe auction is still present, showing lot number 320G. For other examples of rare elliptical cases see the Charles Zimmerman 19th Century elliptical case from the Nebraska State Historical Society, the 1880 elliptical case from the Donald Ellis Gallery and the 1840 elliptical case from the Thomas Cleary Gallery. Provenance: From the Lowell Baier Native American and Artwork collection. The bag itself measures overall 17.5”L with an additional 16”L fringe by 7.25”W by 3.5”D.