parfleche

noun2

1. •
   (US) A form of stiff leather made from rawhide.

   • The boots had pointed toes like buskins and they had parfleche soles and high tops that were rolled down about the knees and tied. — 1985
2. •
   (US) A shield, bag or other item made from this material.

   • But who could see, after dark, if he chewed pemmican filched from a parfleche of the Quiet One or crept down to drink from a spring? — 1952