Cradle (uncertain)

29-43-385

From: United States of America | Southeastern Utah

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-43-385
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Basket-Maker
Provenience United States of America | Southeastern Utah
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Yucca
Description

Probably a cradle, oval shape, frame formed by a single branch, backing composed by whole yucca leaves twined to form large meshes. At one side is a stick 2' long lashed to frame with yucca leaves.

Length 55.9 cm
Width 37.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896
Other Number L37 - Field Number

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