Antique Northern Plains Parfleche Bonnet Case

Presented in this lot is a Northern Plains Polychrome Parfleche Headdress Bonnet Case, circa early 1900 to mid-century. The case features a sinew sewn, thick parfleche rawhide with elliptical shape and bottom covered in geometric polychrome painted designs in red, blue and yellow. Leather fringe adorns one side, with a leather thong carrying handle at the top. The case would have held a rolled up feathered headdress war bonnet / dance bonnet. The case is in nicely preserved condition, soiling noted consistent with normal regular use and handling. Measures 19.75"H x 11.25"W, weight is 8oz.