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Cradleboard and wrapper

Object Details

Collection History
NMAI purchase from the artists, 2022.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Niuam (Comanche)
Artist/Maker
Edward Yellowfish, Niuam (Comanche) and Sydna Yellowfish, Oto/Missouria (Missouri)/Osage/Chaticks Si Chaticks (Pawnee)/Sac and Fox (Sauk & Fox)
Seller
Edward Yellowfish, Niuam (Comanche)
Sydna Yellowfish, Oto/Missouria (Missouri)/Osage/Chaticks Si Chaticks (Pawnee)/Sac and Fox (Sauk & Fox)
Date created
2021
Object Name
Cradleboard and wrapper
Media/Materials
Wood, wood stain, yarn, paint, brass tacks/bosses, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche, brass bell/bells
Techniques
Carved, painted, studded, raised beadwork, fingerwoven, tied
Dimensions
103 x 32 x 34 cm
Object Type
Transportation Items: Baby carriers
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