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Native American Plains polychrome painted parfleche bag, buffalo rawhide envelope pouch with thonged flaps having red, green, blue, and yellow geometric designs possibly symbolizing landscape features. Also includes a certificate of authenticity from the Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery. 25 1/4" H x 11 3/4" W. Circa 1900. Note: Parfleche bags were traditionally made in pairs and hung from saddles for transportation of household tools or foodstuffs. The graphic designs may have once served as maps.
PROVENANCE: The Collection of Michael Janton, Findlay, Ohio.
CONDITION: Creasing and discoloration commensurate with age. Scattered wear to polychrome design.
