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Parfleche case, probably Blackfoot

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
The Plains Indians were migratory people, following the buffalo. They necessarily had to carry their clothing, tools, dried food and special personal items as they traveled. They developed parfleche cases to fill this need.

One of the main forms of parfleches were folded envelopes of cured rawhide, decorated with painted geometric designs on the outside. The hide was stretched, scraped to a uniform thickness with animal hair/fur removed, and then dried over a smoky fire. Tribal customs of paint design evolved over time, although the individual had latitude in the painting of his parfleche.

This is a fine example of a Blackfoot parfleche bag. It is quite beautiful in its use of color and geometric shapes.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. excellent condition
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	354636

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.