19th Plains Indian Decorated Parfleche Envelope Pouch Native American Old West

Description

Antique mid to late 1800’s Sioux/Plains area painted (Native American/Plains Indian) Parfleche envelope form container., constructed of rawhide and intricately decorated in an abstract design with hourglass and geometric motif with natural pigments and trim stitched in leather fringe.
Measures approximately 12” x 8.5” (not including fringe)
Condition: Shows some pigment fading and
several
areas of staining to both front and back commensurate with it’s age and much use. Later period repair to section of
leather stitch along edge as shown (SEE PICS)
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