Apache Infant Cradle

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”