Description:

Wrapped in leather with beautiful embroidery and beadwork. It has a museum catalog number on the back with a hanging from display. Willow frame buckskin stretched. They offer comfort and protection to a newborn child while giving their mother a range of motion to carry on with her day. You may best recognize cradleboards from the famous story of Sacagawea, who carried her newborn son along the expedition with Lewis and Clark. She faced the many dangers on the journey with grace, all with a child strapped to her back! Cradleboards are common among many tribes traditionally. They were usually made from wood as the baseboard, then leather, cloth, and lacing usually strapped the child in place to the board. The baby’s head would have been protected with the wicker visor. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 35" long x 17.25" widest part
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition with some wear on the wicker visor (see pics)

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