Lot 367

Northern Plains Polychrome Parfleche Envelope

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot feaures a nice medium size parfleche envelope with polychrome geometric painted finish from the Northern Plains Native American Indians from circa 1900-1950's. The piece is comprised of parfleche rawhide thick heavy hide in the traditional folded envelope pattern and covered in a geometric traditional Northern Plains pattern in polychrome mineral paints. The bag has Indian tanned hide and tanned leather ties. The piece has colors of red, green and yellow / orange. Overall the piece displays well and is a beautiful example. Measures overall when closed as seen in the lead photograph 19.25"L by 12"W by 4.5" thick.