Description:
Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Cradle, c. last quarter 19th century, with classic Cheyenne geometric designs done in glass and metallic seed beads, the boards painted yellow and red and with a brass tack at the tips, (minor bead loss),lg. of boards 41 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Van Kirke and Helen Nelson collection.
Estimate $20,000-25,000
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Keywords
Helen NelsonAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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