Debra K. Box (20th Century) Native American, Painted Deerhide Suede Parfleche Case. Painted rawhide Native American parfleche container or case, featuring colorful geometric designs in shades of green, yellow, maroon, and blue tied together with leather thongs. Attributed on back, dated 1989.

Size: 25 1/2 x 13 x 2 1/2 in.

Debra Box is an enrolled member of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and an acclaimed Native American artist known for her museum-quality beadwork, painted rawhide (parfleche), quillwork, and mixed-media jewelry. Drawing inspiration from the traditional techniques passed down by her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she creates works that honor Ute cultural heritage while incorporating her own artistic vision. Since exhibiting at the Santa Fe Indian Market beginning in 1987, Box has earned numerous awards, including a National Endowment for the Arts grant and a SWAIA Fellowship Grant. Her artwork is represented in major collections, including the National Museum of the American Indian and the Denver Art Museum, and is widely recognized for preserving and celebrating the artistic traditions of the Southern Ute people.

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