Plateau (Native American)

The Plateau is a relatively small region that spans the Canadian border and includes parts of Montana, Idaho and Oregon. Typical art forms are basketry and beadwork created by tribes like the Wasco, Yakima, Umatilla, and Wishram.

 

Parfleche Envelope

Painted Parfleche Envelope,
 
Plateau (Plateau (Native American)), circa 1870
34 x 16 ½ x 2 ½ inches
Reference: 20372
 

Pouch

Beaded Hide Pouch,
 
Plateau (Plateau (Native American)), circa 1900
5 ¾ x 4 ¾ x ½ inches
Reference: 20416