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Large Blackfeet Beaded Craddleboard Papoose 1900-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Large Blackfeet Beaded Craddleboard Papoose 1900-
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The lot features an original Blackfeet (Blackfoot) Native American Indian cradle board (cradleboard) dating to circa 1900. The baby carrier shows a solid wood back board that has been covered in U.S. Tent tipi trade canvas and shows Indian tanned Moose hide accents with Indian tanned Moose hide ties. The piece has an unusually large size and is adorned with brass covered metal tacks. The bottom of the board shows trade thread fringe that has been covered in semi-transparent and semi-transparent amber Czechoslovakian cut glass tube bugle beads with orange Germantown style yarn ends. The back of the cradleboard shows original hide ties and tacks. Provenance: From a large Native American weapons and beadwork collection in Great Falls, Montana. Very good condition. Measures overall 47”L x 13.5”W.