Plains Painted Parfleche Envelope PLUS Rattles

fourth quarter 19th century

lot of 3, includes:

a parfleche envelope with painted geometric designs and long buffalo hide fringe; envelope length (excludes fringe) 14 inches x width 13 inches

a pair of scrotum rattles coated in red pigment; handles wrapped with cotton cloth; length 10 inches x width 3-3/4 inches and length 10-1/2 inches x width 4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.