{"product_id":"plateau-hide-painted-parfleche","title":"Plateau Hide Painted Parfleche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1870 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e1.75\" H x 9.375\" L x 12.25\" W \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eA fine, small Parfleche envelope with geometric painting; showing deep patina of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eA Plains hide painted parfleche is a traditional rawhide container created by Indigenous women of the North American Plains tribes (such as the Lakota, Cheyenne, Blackfeet, and Kainai). The term \"parfleche\" (pronounced \"par-flesh\") comes from French words meaning \"to parry\" or \"deflect an arrow,\" reflecting the material's toughness. It refers to a folded or envelope-shaped bag made from untanned animal hide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—typically bison or buffalo—painted with vibrant geometric designs. These were essential for nomadic lifestyles, providing lightweight, weatherproof storage and transport for goods like pemmican (dried meat mixed with fat and berries), clothing, tools, medicines, and ceremonial items. They were often made in pairs and hung from saddles or travois (drag frames pulled by horses or dogs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eProvenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46038884974757,"sku":"5231-364","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5231-364_2.jpg?v=1762382699","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/plateau-hide-painted-parfleche","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}