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Antique Parfleche Container and Books

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Antique Parfleche Container and Books
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Presented for sale in this lot is an antique parfleche container featuring abstract designs with informative books. A parfleche is a Native American rawhide bag, typically used to package and transport goods, clothing, and foodstuffs. Among many of the tribes, it was women's work to make and decorate parfleche (often with designs passed down for generations through families). MAKER: Books written by Gaylord Torrence and Bob Scriver.  APPROX AGE: Antique on the parfleche, modern on the books. SIZE: Book 12-1/4 inches wide x 9-1/4 inches tall, book 9-1/2 inches wide x 12-1/4 inches long, bag 10-1/4 inches wide x 8-1/2 inches tall. CONDITION: Good for their ages, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium is discounted to 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."