Northern Plains Painted Medicine Parfleche

Description:

Northern Plains Painted Medicine Parfleche, c. last quarter 19th century, with long buffalo hide fringe from the sides, red trade cloth detail, and painted with bold multicolored designs, wd. 13 1/2, lg. including fringe 36 1/2 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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