Parfleche Bag, Nakota (Yankton Sioux). Hide, rawhide, paint. South Dakota. Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia; lent to MAI by the Academy of Natural Sciences in 1929. NMAI
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Sioux parfleche bag. Montana Histo ac
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Sold at auction Lakota Buffalo Hide Painted Parfleche Envelope for sale in auction. Auction Number 2862B, Lot Number 123. Bid on similar items for sale at auction
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Indian Parfleche Cases & Relics
parfleche, tough, folded rawhide carrying bag made by the Plains Indians of North America; more loosely applied, the term also refers to many specialized rawhide articles. The Plains Indians had an abundant source of hides in the buffalo they hunted, but, as they were nomadic, they had little opportunity to tan the skins. Parfleche, or rawhide, was prepared by cleaning and dehairing the skin and then by stretching it and allowing it to dry in the sun. This process created a stiff but durable leather that was used for many items, including bags, thongs, and war shields. The parfleche bag,
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Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Judge Nathan Bijur (1862-1930); inherited by his widow Lilly Prochownick Bijur (1867-1944) and son Harry Ash Bijur (1887-1972); purchased by MAI from Harry Bijur and his wife Madeline Bijur (1901-1982) in 1946.Have a conce
Donor: Victor J. Evans. One side is rawhide with painted geometric design ; the other side is dressed skin which has been beaded. ‘A large pouch or modified “possible” bag. Beadwork design is typically Lakota of the 1890 ca and early of 1890 period, per Fr. Peter J. Powell.’ NMNH
Major John W. Powell, 1875. Culture attribution per Fowler and Matley (1979). NMNH.
Lot - Sioux Parfleche Envelope
A Plains parfleche knife case. Apsáalooke (Crow), fourth quarter 19th century, the case painted on both sides, with cloth stitching, with a Green River Works knife. lg. of case 11 1/2, lg. of knife 12 1/8 in. Bonham’s July 2024.
Museums: Parfleche Bags and related designs
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