1940s NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHERN PLAINS INDIAN / CROW PARFLECHE WORK BAG DECORATED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24310270 | Tribal Affiliation: Northern Plains / Crow |
Rare and original, ca1940’s Native American Northern Plains / Crow Indian, Pigment Decorated Hide Parfleche Work Bag / Pouch.
This very attractive, mid 20th century Parfleche Bag measures approx. 7" wide by 4 ½" by and is sinew / rawhide strip sewn. The Bag is made of a medium weight, parfleche rawhide construction with simple yet stunning, green, red and orange mineral pigment decoration. The sides of the Pouch are trimmed with red wool trade cloth and t...he Bag retains its original rawhide strap and tie closures.
We believe this Bag is a Crow Woman’s Work Bag but are unsure of the tribal attribution.
This rare and beautiful, mid 20th century Parfleche Bag features original paint decoration and is in excellent condition. The colors are bright and vibrant and there is no significant wear and no damage or repairs of any kind. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form and condition of this very attractive Parfleche Bag.
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 to deflect an arrow. This massive size Parfleche Envelope likely held graphics that were maps, geographical depictions such as rivers and mountains, or symbols that told the history of the tribe over the past year. Once the parfleche left the family / clan, the story was lost and the parfleche became Indian Art rather than a meaningful storyteller.
The Parfleche Bag / Pouch offered here is unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. It is not NOT a reproduction or modern recreation but an original Pigment Decorated Parfleche Bag crafted in the mid 20th century. The Bag comes with our “no questions asked” return privilege and our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. It is guaranteed to be deemed authentic, original and as described by any qualified third party authentication service.
A rare and very attractive, ca1940’s Native American Northern Plains Indian / Crow, Pigment Decorated Hide Parfleche Work Bag / Pouch and a fantastic addition to any Native American Art & Artifact collection!!!
Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for other outstanding, 19th and early 20th century Native American Indian Artifacts which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!! Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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This very attractive, mid 20th century Parfleche Bag measures approx. 7" wide by 4 ½" by and is sinew / rawhide strip sewn. The Bag is made of a medium weight, parfleche rawhide construction with simple yet stunning, green, red and orange mineral pigment decoration. The sides of the Pouch are trimmed with red wool trade cloth and t...he Bag retains its original rawhide strap and tie closures.
We believe this Bag is a Crow Woman’s Work Bag but are unsure of the tribal attribution.
This rare and beautiful, mid 20th century Parfleche Bag features original paint decoration and is in excellent condition. The colors are bright and vibrant and there is no significant wear and no damage or repairs of any kind. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form and condition of this very attractive Parfleche Bag.
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 to deflect an arrow. This massive size Parfleche Envelope likely held graphics that were maps, geographical depictions such as rivers and mountains, or symbols that told the history of the tribe over the past year. Once the parfleche left the family / clan, the story was lost and the parfleche became Indian Art rather than a meaningful storyteller.
The Parfleche Bag / Pouch offered here is unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. It is not NOT a reproduction or modern recreation but an original Pigment Decorated Parfleche Bag crafted in the mid 20th century. The Bag comes with our “no questions asked” return privilege and our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. It is guaranteed to be deemed authentic, original and as described by any qualified third party authentication service.
A rare and very attractive, ca1940’s Native American Northern Plains Indian / Crow, Pigment Decorated Hide Parfleche Work Bag / Pouch and a fantastic addition to any Native American Art & Artifact collection!!!
Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for other outstanding, 19th and early 20th century Native American Indian Artifacts which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!! Overseas shipping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax. Please check out other early and interesting items offered by this seller on ebay. Click Here to See Our Items We Have for Sale in the eBay Gallery and Click Here to Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers List.
Important Notes about Shipping Charges: The amount quoted for Shipping & Handling is calculated by eBay and is equal to the EXACT amount charged by the Post Office plus a $1.00 "packing fee" - the $1.00 fee is our only compensation for the virgin packing materials we use on all of our professionally packaged boxes as well as our cost for the salaried help that does most of our packing - as I am sure you can see, we make NO profit on the Shipping charges and, in fact, our costs are usually greater than the $1.00 fee. Please contact us if there are any issues regarding the cost of shipping.
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