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Pueblo Parfleche Shield

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Crafts Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Pueblo Parfleche Shield
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Painted buffalo hide Pueblo shield with portions of what appear to be the original hide handles still intact. 8 red painted cross designs, separated by black lines radiating out from a central black circle. Hide is stiff in some places and more pliable in others, and is patinated as expected for a shield of its age. Circa mid-19th century, 17 ½” diameter.
Provenance: Forrest Fenn Collection lead tag attached.