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SKU: 5231-239

Apache Toy Doll Cradle

$1,050.00

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ca. 1890

5.5" H x 13.25" L x 5.75" W 

Hand Crafted in Beadwork, Wood and Fabric with a Doll with Brown Embroidery Hair

Excellent Condition

An Apache Toy Doll Cradle is a miniature cradleboard (also called a papoose carrier) crafted by or in the style of the Apache people, a Native American tribe from the southwestern United States. These are not just toys but culturally significant items that educate children about traditional Apache practices. Full-sized cradleboards were historically used to securely carry infants on the mother's back, allowing hands-free mobility during daily tasks. The toy versions are smaller replicas, often handmade with authentic materials, and sometimes include a small cloth or beaded doll to represent a baby.

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Apache

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 5.5 in13.25 in5.75 in

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