Knife River Indian Villages -- Earthlodge

Knife River Earthlodge Virtual Tour

cylindrical parfleche containers
NPS Photograph

Parfleche

Made of rawhide and decorated by the women, parfleche containers came in a variety of shapes and sizes including cylindrical, envelope, and box. They were used for storing food, clothing, and other household goods.

Parfleche,

Storage Platform,

War Shield,

Lances,

War Club,

Bedding Unit,

Hoop & Stick Game,

Ball & Stick Game,

Storage Swing,

Shrine

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