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Cradleboard

Unknown

Southwest, Apache

circa 1940

Cedar and willow wood, trade cloth

1991.01.3384

On View

Daily Life

Joe Grandee Collection

Like most examples, Apache cradleboards are lightweight and extremely easy to handle. They provide excellent protection for infants and a safe way to transport them, particularly over long distances. Objects such as small brass bells are often placed on the hood of the cradle to entertain and pacify the infant.

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