Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8708130

Category: Cradle

Region: Plains

Tribe: Sioux - Southern Teton

Period: 1875-1900

Materials: Native tanned cowhide; buffalo rawhide slats; dyed porcupine quills; multi-colored glass seed beads; tin cones and horsehair; red wool cloth; sinew sewn.

Description: Baby carrier is decorated with quilled stripes running vertically on both sides. The top is further decorated with thunderbirds in quillwork of various colors. Front edge finished with beadwork.

Dimensions: Height 24.5 inches 62,2 cm; Width 11.375 inches 29 cm.

Provenance:

Paul Fadden, North Grafton, Massachusetts
Lessard Collection- SD 107
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

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