Doll cradleboard
Artist
Begay?
(Navajo)
DateEarly 21st C.
MediumLeather/hide, wood, Red cedar wood
Dimensions15 1/2” H x 7 1/4” W x 7 1/2” D
Credit LineGift of Christopher T. Vecsey
Object numberNA2012.55.VEC
DescriptionDoll-sized cradleboard with typical bifurcated top for leaning against a tree. Constructed of two pieces representing Earth Mother (L) and Sky Father (R) with head protector (big rainbow), connecting bar on back (short rainbow) and a foot board. Rawhide is used for a hanger, to lash the two sections together, and to provide security for the baby. The zigzag rawhide ties that would hold a baby represent lightning and the long tie represents a sunbeam.
ClassificationsToys
Collections
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