Sioux Parfleche Envelope / 1875

Sioux Parfleche Envelope / 1875

$2,990.00
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An envelope constructed from buffalo rawhide, pigmented with natural earth pigments. The obverse side features a geometric "X" motif with a perimeter of red, surrounded by green. An hourglass motif is divided by the flap, with quadrisected triangles of yellow and green. The reverse side is largely undecorated, except for a rectangle trimmed in red with a hide thong.  8.5" tall and 5.5" wide Ex Bruce Johnson, CO #40204

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