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CA, Lee Vining-Mono County-Mono and Cherokee Cradleboards

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
CA, Lee Vining-Mono County-Mono and Cherokee Cradleboards
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

Lot of 3 handmade cradleboards. 1) A Cherokee board, solid wooden construction of Ponderosa pine, laced together with rawhide. There is a thin curved oak hoop over the top section, commonly known as the Rainbow, which connects the 2 long backboard sides, with a lace-up foot board at the base. This curved bow acted not only as protection for the baby’s head, but also as a support for a sunshade or a blanket in the cold. The Cherokee made their backboards straight and solid, as opposed to the open back designs of other tribes. This board measures 19 x 8 wide at the top, tapering to 5 wide at the base. The 2.25 wide rainbow hoop extends 9.5 from the board. Attached is a small certificate of authenticity, listing July Stevens as the Native artisan. 2) A Mono/Miwok made willow cradleboard with rosebud bark lashings. Brought into the Yosemite Trading Company store in 1976 by the native weaver and traded for other items. Measures 21 x 12 at the top, 6 wide at the bottom. Excellent condition. 3) A Mono made willow cradleboard with simple beaded loops hanging from the rainbow to entertain a baby. Purchased in the 1970s at the Yosemite Trading Company. Measures 26 x 14 at the top, and 7 wide at the base. Cradleboards such as these were blessed with corn pollen, prayers, songs and good thoughts for the baby before use. The backboards were typically lined with shredded juniper or cliffrose barks, which have antiseptic properties to nurture healthy skin. These are nice examples of Southwest Indian craftsmanship.Sanderson Yosemite Collection HKA#63165