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Cradleboard

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly owned by Alice White (Seneca [Allegany], 1865-1943); collected from her in 1939 by George Gustav Heye and his long-time friend Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Hopi Pueblo (attributed); collected among the Seneca [Cattaraugus]
Previous owner
Alice White, Seneca [Allegany], 1865-1943
Collector
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Object Name
Cradleboard
Media/Materials
Wood, willow
Techniques
Wicker-plaited
Object Type
Transportation Items: Baby carriers
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