Parfleche Bag by Debra Box [167416]
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Rawhide painted parfleche box by Debra Box (Southern Ute) She constructs containers from untanned hides in authentic Southern Plains style. She takes part in Santa Fe Indian Living in Colorado Springs, 49-year-old Box does not have access to buffalo hides. Every aspect of her work with cowhide reflects her ancestors' methods. She soaks the hide, cleans it, lashes it to a wooden frame to dry in the sun, and scrapes it. From the prepared hide she constructs various-size boxes. Finally, she adorns the containers with paint from ground earth pigments. 8" x 16"x 10".Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Parfleche Bag by Debra Box [167416]
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