Brunk Auctions
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Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 36

Shoshone Painted Parfleche Envelope

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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late 19th century, folded rawhide with the traditional geometric decoration on front flaps, two ties inside, one tie on the outer flaps, 23-1/2 x 12 in.

Provenance: Ray Dewey, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Art Blackburn; Private Collection

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Ray Dewey, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Art Blackburn; Private Collection

vivid color, hide strong and supple, small areas of staining and the expected overall wear