Crow tribe toy cradle

Crow Toy Cradle

CIRCA 1890

Ex. California collection. The cradle measures 22 inches tall and is hide-wrapped on a wooden frame. Beaded in classic crow ccolors and patterns. The cradle has the traditional three beaded flaps across the body of the cradle. Early red trade stroud cloth borders the beadwork on the top and bottom of the cradle. Four glass tube suspensions with cowry shells hang from the top and bottom of the cradle.
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