Lakota Beaded and Quilled Pictorial Hide Cradle

Description:

Lakota Beaded and Quilled Pictorial Hide Cradle, c. late 19th century, with beaded edge and decorated with two buffalo heads at top, a spider web on each side, with quill wrapped rawhide slats terminating in cut trade beads and fringe, (some quill loss),ht. 18, wd. 11 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000


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