Cradle Board Cover

76-4-4

From: United States of America | Fort Peck Reservation (uncertain) | Standing Rock Reservation (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 76-4-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Yanktonai (uncertain) | Sioux (uncertain)
Provenience United States of America | Fort Peck Reservation (uncertain) | Standing Rock Reservation (uncertain)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Fiber | Bead | Leather
Description

Red felt cradleboard cover, lined and trimmed in plain cotton. It has a beaded head cover, lined with green and white gingham. Beadwork is in geometric designs, the predominant bead color is blue. The other colors are green, red, yellow, navy. Leather fringe on back of head cover.

Credit Line Gift of C. A. Philippe von Hermert, 1976

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