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Plains Indians Polychrome Parfleche Drum c. 1900s

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Plains Indians Polychrome Parfleche Drum c. 1900s
Featured in this lot is this Plains Indians, polychrome Parfleche wrapped drum, circa early 1900's. The drum shows a wonderfully constructed example of wetted and stretched Buffalo Bison Parfleche hide wrapped hollows out stump. This drum is double sided with polychrome painted, naturally dyed geometric patterns to both sides of the drum. The overall condition of this drum is good, with a minor break in the stitching along the sides of the drum. The measurements of this drum are 2 1/2" x 7 1/4" x 7 1/2". Provenance: From the Private Museum of the Miller Bros 101 Ranch Wild West Show.