Cheyenne Full Size Cradle

CIRCA 1870

Ex. California collection. On buffalo, the cradle measures 41inches tall. including the sticks. The sticks are made of osage orange wood, and are hand hewn The sticks are tacked with early square-shanked brass tacks. The cradle has wonderful classic Cheyenne bead colors and patterns, including Cheyenne tipi patterns. There is the original buffalo lacing on the front and back of the cradle. The cradle is further decorated with glass tube bead and cowry shell suspensions. It has the original early trade cloth lining.
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