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Vintage Apache cradleboard

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Vintage Apache cradleboard

made out of yucca, dyed yucca (yellow is from the yucca), hide, old trade cloth and old string

14” at the widest place x 29 3/4” long

excellent condition

circa 1900

ex: Private Collection

$850.

(mc2273)

The Apache were a mobile culture. An Apache woman carried her baby in a cradleboard such as this, securing it to her back with a trump line or perhaps restiing the cradleboard against a tree when she rested or worked. This cradleboard is full-sized. It has survived the years in excellent condition.

The Apache were a mobile culture. When they traveled or when the mother was working, she carried a young child in a baby carrier such as this. This cradleboard is full sized and it has survived the years in excellent condition.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Yucca, Hide, Cloth
Condition:	excellent condition
Creation Date:	circa 1900
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Patterns:	Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mc2273
Incollect Reference #:	607906

Dimensions

W.	14 in;	H.	29.75 in;
W.	35.56 cm;	H.	75.57 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.