Treasures from Our West: Cheyenne parfleche
February 15, 2015
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2007
Cheyenne parfleche
A parfleche, made of folded rawhide, was used to carry clothing, food, and other belongings when Plains Indian people traveled. Painted in geometric designs, parfleches often were made in pairs to be tied to each side of a horse.
This Tsistsistas (Cheyenne) parfleche dates to around 1885 and features bright blue, yellow, and an orangish-brown pigment in its geometric designs.
Leather parfleche, Cheyenne, ca. 1885. 23.5 x 14.75 inches. Chandler-Pohrt Collection. Gift of Mr. William D. Weiss. NA.106.147
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Nancy McClure
Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.
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