A Blackfoot parfleche envelope

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Late 19th century, constructed from buffalo hide, the front painted with traditional geometric designs. Ht. 27, wd. 13 1/2 in. Provenance: The James Pavitt and Carolyn Stettner collection, Santa Fe, NM; The Owings Gallery, Santa Fe, NM; Spanish Colonial Arts Society collection, Santa Fe, NM.

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A Blackfoot parfleche envelope

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Estimate $2,500-$3,500Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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