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Kiowa Toy Cradleboard made by "Geronimo's" daugh

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Kiowa Toy Cradleboard made by  Geronimo's  daugh
<B>Kiowa Toy Cradleboard</B></I><BR>Circa 1895<BR>Length 22 in.<BR><BR>This model cradleboard is made of wool cloth that is partially beaded with four point stars, diamonds, zigzag bands, etc. in various colors set against the black cloth background. Three small muslin pouches, possibly containing tobacco offerings, are sewn to the top of the cradle. A simple hide and cloth doll is fitted into the pouch. The cradle is supported by two wood backboards that are painted red at their peak and decorated with a morning star symbol in brass tacks.<BR>The wood backboard is signed on the reverse "Geronimo's daughter made this, Lawton, Okla."<BR><BR>Provenance<BR>Skinners Auctioneers, Sale 2237, Lot 110, May 22, 2004.<BR><BR>