UNIDENTIFIED SOUTHERN ARAPAHO ARTIST
Beaded Soft Cradle, c. 1900
cotton fabric, glass beads, hide, metal bells, and cotton thread, overall: 36 x 34 x 0.5 in (91.4 x 86.4 x 1.3 cm)
LOT 25
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
PRICE REALIZED: $2,160.00
ESTIMATE: $2,500 — $3,500
PRICE REALIZED: $2,160.00
Further images
Soft cradles are composed of two main parts; the triangular section with beadwork forms the hood of the cradle, which would protect the infant's head. The beadwork seen here features...
Soft cradles are composed of two main parts; the triangular section with beadwork forms the hood of the cradle, which would protect the infant's head. The beadwork seen here features traditional geometric patterns and symbolic motifs, such as the repeating eagle motif. The central circular element could signify the sun or it may represent the cosmic circle.
The larger cotton fabric section is the main body of the cradle, which would wrap around the baby. This cotton fabric, with its floral pattern, indicates that it may have been made or at least repurposed from trade cloth obtained after European contact.
The larger cotton fabric section is the main body of the cradle, which would wrap around the baby. This cotton fabric, with its floral pattern, indicates that it may have been made or at least repurposed from trade cloth obtained after European contact.
Provenance
Important Private Collection, Pittsburgh, PA.Join Our Mailing List
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