Cradle Board (Indian Baby Carrier)
Datec. 1885
Object PlaceOklahoma, United States, North America
MediumWood (walnut), cowhide, brass tacks, glass beads
ClassificationsLeatherwork
Dimensions41 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches (104.5 x 29.2 cm)
Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Flint Ink Corporation
Object number81.778
DescriptionBaby carrier consisting of rawhide pouch with hood mounted on a four-piece, wooden slat frame. Exterior of hide is solidly covered with parallel stitched beadwork including large stepped triangles and diamonds in green, yellow, red, navy and blue against a white field. Edges bordered with band of green with intermittent sections of navy and pink stripes. Upper part of slat frame consists of two pointed extensions ornamented with brass tacks.On View
On viewCollections
- Native American Minds of Colonial America Copy
Locations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Wing A, The Americas, Gallery 6
