Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8708892

Category: Cradle

Region: Plains

Tribe: Sioux - Southern Teton

Period: 1875-1900 - ca. 1890

Materials: Native tanned deerskin; deer rawhide; dyed porcupine quills; cotton cloth; black wool cloth; sinew sewn.

Description: Top of baby carrier is fully quilled with a central six pointed star and flanked by four eagles, all against a red background. Sides are partially quill decorated with floral motifs, birds and stars. Body finished with cloth.

Dimensions: 34 inches 86.3 cm; 18.5 inches 47 cm.

Provenance:

Lessard Collection- SD 937
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

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