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Object Number 985-27-10/60192
Display Title Cradleboard. Inverted U-shape. Wood covered w/ leather.
Descriptions
Object Description Paiute cradleboard. Inverted U-shape. Wood covered w/ leather. A clay? paste is spread over the leather. 4 rows of lazystitch beadwork around top. Band of loom beadwork attached to leather in center. Wicker hoop over head. Amulets and fetishes hang off each side of sack. 101.3x44.2 cm.
Inventory Description Wooden cradleboard, leather covering, laces up front, basketry hood with calico
Classification
  • Baby Carrier
Department Ethnographic
Date 1900-2000?
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 84 x 40 x 27 cm (33 1/16 x 15 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60192
Provenance
Collector Miss Barrington (Unknown)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (01/01/1985)

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