Ca1890s NATIVE AMERICAN NORTHERN PLAINS / SIOUX INDIAN PARFLECHE WAR BONNET CASE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24311508 | Handmade: Yes |
| Tribal Affiliation: Northern Plains / Sioux |
Very rare and wonderful, ca1890’s Native American Central Plains / Sioux Indian, Pigment Decorated Hide / Parfleche Cylindrical War Bonnet Case.
This outstanding, late 19th century Sioux Parfleche Headdress Case measures approx. 15 1/2” long and 4” in diameter. The Bonnet Case is made of a medium to heavy weight, parfleche rawhide construction and sinew sewn. The Case is decorated on all sides (including the ends) with mineral ocher pigment / polychrom...e painted design and there is a 14” long, rawhide fringe drop. The Case features a traditional, geometric pattern showing red, blue, and yellow colors as can be seen in the scans below.
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 very rare, Parfleche Box likely held graphics that were maps, geographical depictions such as rivers and mountains, or important ceremonial items. Once the parfleche left the family / clan, the story was lost and the parfleche became Indian Art rather than a meaningful storyteller.
The Parfleche War Bonnet Case offered here is unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. It is not NOT a reproduction or modern recreation but an original Sioux Pigment Decorated Parfleche Box / Case crafted in the late 19th century. The Case 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.
This rare and beautiful, ca1890’s Central Plains / Sioux Parfleche War Bonnet Case features original paint decoration and is in overall very good condition. The War Bonnet Case is very well preserved and retains its original closures. The colors are strong and the Case displays beautifully. There are a few old breaks on the top side of the cylinder and some old rawhide thong and sinew repairs (see the scans below). The Case retains all of the original ties that bind the elements together and secure the closure / cap.
A rare and original, ca1890’s Native American Central Plains / Sioux Indian, Pigment Decorated, Parfleche / Hide War Bonnet Case 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.ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years.Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week’s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 22+ years!!
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This outstanding, late 19th century Sioux Parfleche Headdress Case measures approx. 15 1/2” long and 4” in diameter. The Bonnet Case is made of a medium to heavy weight, parfleche rawhide construction and sinew sewn. The Case is decorated on all sides (including the ends) with mineral ocher pigment / polychrom...e painted design and there is a 14” long, rawhide fringe drop. The Case features a traditional, geometric pattern showing red, blue, and yellow colors as can be seen in the scans below.
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 very rare, Parfleche Box likely held graphics that were maps, geographical depictions such as rivers and mountains, or important ceremonial items. Once the parfleche left the family / clan, the story was lost and the parfleche became Indian Art rather than a meaningful storyteller.
The Parfleche War Bonnet Case offered here is unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. It is not NOT a reproduction or modern recreation but an original Sioux Pigment Decorated Parfleche Box / Case crafted in the late 19th century. The Case 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.
This rare and beautiful, ca1890’s Central Plains / Sioux Parfleche War Bonnet Case features original paint decoration and is in overall very good condition. The War Bonnet Case is very well preserved and retains its original closures. The colors are strong and the Case displays beautifully. There are a few old breaks on the top side of the cylinder and some old rawhide thong and sinew repairs (see the scans below). The Case retains all of the original ties that bind the elements together and secure the closure / cap.
A rare and original, ca1890’s Native American Central Plains / Sioux Indian, Pigment Decorated, Parfleche / Hide War Bonnet Case 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.ATTENTION FRIENDS!!!We are pleased to announce the start up of a second weekly auction by WALNUTTS-2.0!!! The next generation of NUTS have decided to take a crack at listing some of the hundreds of items that we have accumulated over the past 38 years.Click Here to See What WALNUTTS-2.0 is Offering in this week’s Ebay Auction!! Rest assured that WALNUTTS2 will be offering the same high standard of customer service and 100% unconditional satisfaction guarantee that you have found here in our weekly auctions. The "young'uns" will be starting off slow as they learn the ropes but we ask that you support them as you have supported us over the past 22+ years!!
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