Cradle Board

29-43-383

From: United States of America | Southeastern Utah | Colorado River Region

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 29-43-383
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Basketmaker
Provenience United States of America | Southeastern Utah | Colorado River Region
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Yucca
Description

Small rigid cradle. Semi-oval shape, frame made of two unpeeled twigs and backing of small willow twigs bound together with yucca lashings. Fibre cord attached to hold infant on.

Length 46.04 cm
Width 32.7 cm
Depth 3.33 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Charles D. Hazzard; subscription of Phebe A. Hearst, 1896
Other Number L38 probably - Field Number

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