Lot 383

Sioux Parfleche Polychromal Bag circa Early 1900s

Estimate: $150 - $300

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
For your consideration is this Northern Plains Sioux Native American polychromal rawhide parfleche bag. The bad is painted on all sides of the bag adorned with green crosses in a diamond with geometric shapes on lip of the bag and on the outside walls of the bag; there is red felt strips lining the sides of the wall of the bag. The bag has two leather strings with gold clay beads and iron crimps as decoration with shell buttons. The condition of the bag is good with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this 8 1/4" x 16 3/4" x 3".