parfleche
noun
par·fleche ˈpär-ˌflesh 
1
: a raw hide soaked in lye to remove the hair and dried
2
: an article (such as a bag or case) made of parfleche
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The object is inspired by a traditional Kiowa parfleche, a type of container made from rawhide (deerskin that has not been tanned and is stiff). 
Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 12 June 2017
Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, 12 June 2017 Word History
Etymology
Canadian French parflèche, from French parer to ward off + flèche arrow
First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1