Lot 635

Plains Indians Parfleche Polychrome Envelope

Estimate: $250 - $500

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
Featured in this lot is this Plains Indians Parfleche polychrome envelope. The envelope shows a wonderful polychrome decoration. The piece shows a Great American Bison Buffalo Parfleche rawhide construction with exceptional mineral ocher pigment polychrome painted design in a geometric traditional pattern, showing reds, blues, and greens. The bag is held together with, what is believed to be, the original Indian brain tanned hide tie strap, a rare addition. The term parfleche was first coined by the French fur traders and derived from the French word “parer”, meaning defend, and “fleche”, meaning arrows, as the hide was tough enough to be used as a shield and deflect an arrow. The condition of this envelope is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of the Plains Indians envelope are 12" x 8".
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