March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session I

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 249

Northern Plains Parfleche Box

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Northern Plains Parfleche Box 6.75" high x 17" wide x 9" deep. Painted in geometric designs in red, blue, green and yellow. Accented with fringe on sides. Circa 1890. $1,500-2,000 Provenance: The Cameron Collection, CO, AZ, NM, MT, WY.

Condition

Some discoloration from age and use, fringe ties and accents are soft and supple, although two holes for the ties on one side are broken and side of box is somewhat flimsy on that side where it appears to be creased/bent.