- Yakama Parfleche EnvelopeSKU: AH1406Yakama parfleche envelope. Painted in red, blue, green and yellow with stained glass design of thin rectangles and diamonds. Hide thong tie. Shows notches for gun barrel scope. PERIOD: Late 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Yakama, Native AmericanSIZE: 26" x 12"$5,000
- Crow Parfleche EnvelopeSKU: AH1325Crow painted parfleche envelope on bison rawhide. Decorated in bilateral, symmetric form with central columns of stacked diamonds divided by a blue, yellow and cream band, and framed with a green repeated triangle outside border. Retaining a tag for "Sotheby's New York." 28 1/4" x 13" x 2" ...$5,000
- Child's Parfleche Bonnet CaseSKU: AG2249_LMChild's parfleche bonnet case, possibly Nez Perce) with brain tanned buffalo hide fringe. A rare piece. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 13" x 3"; Fringe 14"20% off$4,000$5,000
- Northern Plains Parfleche PacketSKU: AH0182Northern Plains polychrome painted parfleche pouch. Brained tanned buffalo with thong flap having red, green, blue and yellow geometric designs. 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 ...$3,500
- Plateau Parfleche PacketSKU: AG2280_LMVery early utilitarian Plateau parfleche of brain tanned buffalo. Very rare to find in buffalo, Pre-1850, and in this condition. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 26" x 18"53% off$3,500$7,500
- Plateau Parfleche PacketSKU: AG2279_LMVery early utilitarian Plateau parfleche of brain tanned buffalo. Very rare to find in buffalo, Pre-1850, and in this condition. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 31" x 17"36% off$3,500$5,500
- Plateau Parfleche PacketSKU: AG2278_LMVery early utilitarian Plateau parfleche of brain tanned buffalo. Very rare to find in buffalo, Pre-1850, and in this condition. Three available. Ex. David Manuel museum. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 20" x 16"36% off$3,500$5,500
- Sioux Parfleche PacketSKU: AF0578Sioux polychrome parfleche envelope painted in orange, blue and red with elongated diamonds and nesting rectangles. 10 1/2"W x 24 1/2"L PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: 10 1/2"W x 24 1/2"L$5,000
- Sioux Parfleche Document PouchSKU: Q1646Painted both sides with stroud edging. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Sioux, Native AmericanSIZE: 9" x 15"$5,000
- Sioux Parfleche "Lunch Bag"SKU: AE0811_MWSioux parfleche bag often referred to as a "lunch bag" used for storing dried meat. They typically have an oval rawhide bottom, short fringe up the side, and a brain tanned neck about 6" high with a drawstring closure. This one just has a slit. Rare piece. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: ...$1,500
- Plateau Parfleche PacketSKU: D0721Plateau painted parfleche envelope painted in green, blue, orange, yellow and red. 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 and deflect an ...$4,500
- Parfleche Pair PacketSKU: U176Matched pair (we think Crow) parfleche packets. Matched pairs are extremely rare. Priced as a pair. 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 ...$12,000
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: Y679Nez Perce parfleche packet. Well painted. Came directly off the reservation, from a Nez Perce family. 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 ...$5,000
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: X670Nez Perce extra large parfleche packet. Well painted. Came directly from a Nez Perce family in Lewiston, ID. Trunk piece. 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 ...$5,500
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: X315Nez Perce parfleche packet. Came directly off the reservation at Lapwai, ID. 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 and deflect an ...$4,500
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: I1140Nez Perce parfleche packet. Came directly off the reservation near Lewiston, ID. May be older than we think. 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 ...$4,500
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: AG2172Nez Perce parfleche packet with red, yellow, and green patterns, outlined in blue. Brain tanned buffalo tie. 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 ...$6,000
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: AF0558Nez Perce parfleche. Came directly from a Nez Perce family, three generations. Unique and interesting design. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Nez Perce, Native AmericanSIZE: 10" x 24"$5,000
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: AF0557Nez Perce parfleche packet. This packet came directly from a Nez Perce. It was in the family for four generations. This packet was used by Hussowyenn (translation Shot in the Head) as he did receive a head wound at the Battle of the Big Hole enroute to Sitting Bull's camp, and Penaweenunmy (Help ...$7,500
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: AF0549Nez Perce parfleche packet. This packet came directly from a Nez Perce. It was in the family for four generations. This packet was used by Hussowyenn (translation Shot in the Head) as he did receive a head wound at the Battle of the Big Hole enroute to Sitting Bull's camp, and Penaweenunmy (Help ...$7,500
- Nez Perce Parfleche EnvelopeSKU: M851Early design. Nez Perce parfleche packet collected directly from a Lewiston family. Still has smoke patina from the lodge. 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 ...$4,500
- Matched Pair Plateau Parfleche Bonnet CasesSKU: AG2165Matched pair of Plateau bonnet cases with long brain tanned elk hide fringe. Unused condition. Ex. David Manuel museum. PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Plateau - Unknown, Native AmericanSIZE: 20" x 5" plus fringe 42"$22,000
- Matched Pair Blackfeet Parfleche PacketsSKU: AF0612A matched pair of Blackfeet painted buffalo hide parfleche envelopes with remnants of painted decorations and colors of red, blue and yellow. Holes punched to carry on horseback. Collected from a Blackfeet family in Heartbeat, Montana. Extremely rare. PERIOD: Last Half 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great ...$18,000
- Crow Parfleche PacketSKU: I220Crow parfleche packet. Shows wear from use. 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 and deflect an arrow. The original containers had ...$5,000
- Crow Parfleche PacketSKU: AE0042Norther Plains/ Crow painted parfleche/envelope. Tied with original brain tanned buffalo thong. 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 ...$5,000
- Cheyenne Buffalo Parfleche PacketSKU: X661Cheyenne buffalo parfleche packet. 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 and deflect an arrow. The original containers had graphics ...$7,500
- Blackfeet Parfleche Bonnet CaseSKU: O485Blackfeet parfleche bonnet case with long fringe. Once part of the Pohrt collection. Still bears collection tag. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plains - Blackfeet, Native AmericanSIZE: 19"$14,000
- Blackfeet Elk Hide Parfleche PacketSKU: S488Blackfeet elk hide parfleche. Othe reservation in 2008; much used. 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 and deflect an arrow. The ...$6,000
- Arapaho Parfleche Bonnet CaseSKU: AG1759Arapaho cylindrical polychrome bonnet case. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Great Plains - Arapaho, Native AmericanSIZE: 20" x 7"$12,000
- Nez Perce Parfleche PacketSKU: B0337Nez Perce parfleche packet. Direct off the reservation. 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 and deflect an arrow. The original ...$2,500
Native American Parfleche
Parfleche refers to the rawhide material used by Plains and Plateau Indians to hold food, clothing, valuables, and tools. Cisco’s collection of parfleche includes authentic pouches, packets, bonnet cases, boxes, knife sheaths, and shields.
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