Crow quilled cradle cover on brain tanned hide. Gold woven sack cloth. Quilled trailer still attached with dry fringe. These covers were strapped over wooden cradleboards and carried on the mother’s back. The quill work is elaborate with excellent coloration and minimal loss from drying and age. Original tie straps still attached.
PERIOD: Late 19th Century
ORIGIN: Great Plains – Crow, Native American
SIZE: Quilled sides 13″, Overall 30″, 7″W, Drop 7″, Quilled Slats 8″ plus fringe