Featured in this lot is a Vintage Cochiti Pueblo Polychrome Parfleche Drum, circa 1930s-1950s. The drum shows a carved single log that has been covered in wetted and stretched parfleche rawhide wrapped on both ends of the drum and tied with rawhide lacing. The side surface of the drum is painted with an alternating geometric semi-circle and triangular designs in yellow, red, blue, black and brown. Both top and bottom parfleche display a painted red circle overlay on a yellow sun design. Cochiti Pueblo painted drums are world-renowned Native American ceremonial instruments and collectible artworks handmade in New Mexico. The Cochiti Pueblo is historically recognized as the main hub for drum making among the Rio Grande Pueblos. These instruments serve as vital components of traditional dances, where their deep resonance symbolizes the thunder that precedes life-giving rain. Common patterns include alternating triangles, scalloped framing lines, and bands of contrasting colors like red, yellow, black, and turquoise. The drum is in good preserved condition, the rawhide handle strap is separated on one side, scuffing and paint fade observed. Measures 14.75"H x 10" diameter approximately. Weight is 5lb, 4oz.