SKU: 5163-01 200803-01

Nez Perce Floral Beaded Cradle

$11,800.00

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Late 19th Century

39" H x 15.75" W

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather and Glass Seed Beads that is Fine and Full Sized with original red stroud trade cloth and brass buttons, bells, beads and tacks

In Very Good Condition Fine, full-sized, beaded hide covered cradle

A Nez Perce floral beaded cradle (often called a cradleboard or tikéˀs in Nez Perce language) is a traditional baby carrier used by the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) people and other Plateau tribes. These cradles were functional for carrying infants securely on the back or propped upright, while also serving as culturally significant art pieces showcasing intricate beadwork.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Nez Perce - Wasco

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Plateau

Dimensions: 39 in15.75 in

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