This is a unique work of art from a Plains Native American Indian from the late-20th Century featuring a "Horse Dreamer Buffalo Parfleche Envelope" which tells the story of Lewis and Clark gifting a horse to the "Red Nation". The piece is signed on the inside, possibly D. Loin and comes with a story explaining what the human and horse effigy polychrome painted design on both sides. The bag shows Indian tanend hide fringes hanging off both sides and polychrome painting on both sides, as well as on the top flap. The top flap opens and shows the laminated story of the piece as well as an 1880 Harper's Young People child's news booklet. the note states, "Horse Dreamer Buffalo Parfleche Envelope / This parfleche envelope represents the gift of the horse to the Red Nation. In the center is the owner's vision of the first horses brought to the people from the Creator. The sun represents total enlightenment. Shown in the sun are perfect beings - The Creater, his Son, and the Spirit, which are present in all living gifts the Creator has given to all people, because of their willingness to walk the Red Road (the good road). The being shown at the bottom of the horses waits on Mother Earth and listens to the Thunder of the war ponies hooves as they come down from the heavens to become a great friend an spirit helper to the people. This parfleche envelope contains a original 1880's child's news book, it was obtained in trade, brought by the ponies, it was highly treasured." On the back noted as $250.00 6-4-05 Lewis + Clark Celebration". Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana collection. Measures overall 26.5"L from top of strap to bottom of fringe by 14"W without fringe. Total weight of 6 oz.