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SKU: 5231-273

Chemehuevi Toy Cradle Doll

$800.00

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ca. 1940

5.125" H x 11.625" L x 4.875" W

Hand Crafted from Wood, Fabric, Braided Embroidery Thread, Glass Beads and Feathers

In Very Good Condition with Light Wear with Age

The Chemehuevi (also spelled Chemehuevi or Nuwu), a Southern Paiute tribe native to the Mojave Desert regions of southeastern California, western Arizona, and southern Nevada, have a rich tradition of basketry and child-rearing practices that incorporate cradles and toys. While specific "toy cradle dolls" (miniature cradleboards with dolls for play) are not as extensively documented as in neighboring tribes like the Hopi or Apache, they align with broader Great Basin and California Indian traditions where small-scale cradleboards served as toys for girls to imitate mothering roles. These toys were often crafted from natural materials like willow, reeds, and fibers, reflecting the tribe's expertise in weaving.

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

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Chemehuevi

Year Range: 1925 - 1950

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 5.13 in11.63 in4.88 in

Category: Dolls - Other

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