Parfleche Item Number: D1.69 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, pouch-like, rectangular bag made from a folded piece of light tan-coloured hide. Thong tie closure at centre. Front is painted with geometric designs in red, blue, yellow and green.
History Of Use
Folds up like an envelope or pouch, tied with thongs. Used to store or transport food or possessions. Collected in Washington. Type commonly used on the plains.
Item History
- Made in Yakima, Washington, USA
- Collected during 1962
- Owned by James C. Garner before May 1962
- Received from James C. Garner (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) during May 1962
What
- Name
- Parfleche
- Identification Number
- D1.69
- Type of Item
- parfleche
- Material
- rawhide skin
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut and painted
- Overall
- height 6.0 cm, width 66.0 cm, depth 32.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yakama
- Previous Owner
- James C. Garner
- Received from
- James C. Garner (Seller) and H. R. MacMillan (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yakima, Washington, USA
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before May 1962
- Acquisition Date
- during May 1962
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 31
- Accession Number
- 0071/0004