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RARE Antique Sioux (Lakota) Buffalo Parfleche Flat Case from circa 1860s-1870s

$ 1478.4

Availability: 87 in stock
  • Origin: Central Plains
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Overall good condition, but wear from use and age.
  • Tribal Affiliation: Sioux (Lakota)
  • Culture: Native American: US

    Description

    For sale is
    a RARE
    Antique
    Sioux (Lakota) Buffalo Parfleche Flat Case from circa 1860s-1870s.
    This classic Sioux flat case is made from buffalo rawhide and seems to have been cut/recycled from a parfleche envelope.
    The flat case is sewn with sinew and has painted decorations, that have mostly worn off from use and age.
    Parfleche cases this old are a rare find, as many parfleche cases wore out at some point or ended up as moccasin soles, knife sheaths or ropes.
    The size of the flat case is circa 14" x 10".
    Please take a good look at the pictures or ask questions before you bid.
    Payment expected within two days after sale.
    Private sale, so nu returns accepted.
    Shipping worldwide and always with track and trace
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