Parfleche
Unknown artist from a Northern Plains tribe
Northern Plains, United States
Unknown date
hide, pigment
Artist Melanie Yazzie was inspired by the intricate and unique designs that are significant to the owner as well as the parfleche’s function for holding important items.
Does this object spark a lesson idea for your classroom?
- How are students inspired to share about themselves with personal designs?
- How could you prompt students to consider what they would like to put into their parfleche-inspired case?
TIP: Have students decorate mailer envelopes with designs and colors meaningful to them to create their own parfleche-inspired carrier.
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Before You Go…Travel Recommendations from the Experts!
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By making their own Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone drawings in small groups, students will develop a better understanding of the scope and size of the original painting. They will then use the painting as inspiration for writing creative travel guide entries.
