Late 19th century. Rawhide in naturalistic colors. Felt accents.A late 19th century Native American Lakotsa Sioux Indian parfleche box made from buffalo hide, hand decorated with naturalistic pigments in geometric patterns and native designs. Hide tassels, red felt accents. A Native American container used as traditional regalia, as well as to contain maps, and hold social, spiritual, and symbolic paraphernalia. Issued: c. 1890 Dimensions: 19"L x 12"W Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Collection of Mona Brown