19th Century Apache infant cradle of brain tanned doe skin with classic Apache beading front and top. Lifting sunshade to slip baby in, smoked patina from the lodge on the grip handle. A period doll was added early in the 20th Century. Back slats fragile due to age. Original penciled sale price of $13.50 penciled on back, patina to spare.
PERIOD: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Southwest - Apache, Native American
SIZE: 26”H x 11”W protrudes 11”