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Lot 174
Native American Child's Beaded Cradle Board
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 20th century, the doll wrapped in hide faced with geometric beadwork in five colors; the wooden carrying arc with bead wrapping and retaining two of four hanging cowrie shells. Included is a silver gelatin print of two Indian babies in working cradle boards.

15.25 in.

Estate of Ruel W. Tyson Jr., Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Purchased by the consignor's grandparents in the 1930s -1940s

Intact beadwork; some insect damage to hide; light age toning and soiling.