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Cradle Board, unknown date
Paiute people; California
Willow, redbud, twill, and beads; 14 3/4…
Cradle Board
Cradle Board, unknown date
Paiute people; California
Willow, redbud, twill, and beads; 14 3/4…
Cradle Board, unknown date Paiute people; California Willow, redbud, twill, and beads; 14 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. 2356 Gift of Mrs. Helen Billingsley Flintham

Cradle Board

ClassificationsFurnishings-Furniture-cradles and cribs
Culture Paiute
Made AtCalifornia, United States, North America
MediumWillow, redbud, twill, and beads
Dimensions14 3/4 × 29 1/2 in. (37.5 × 74.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Helen Billingsley Flintham
Object number2356
DescriptionColored design is obtained by using unskinned willow splints. Sun-shade decorated with galss beads. California type. Sun-shade is 10" wide. Five short strips of beads - large light blue galss bead at tip followed by 8-10 1/8" inch beads in orange, green, clear colors.
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