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Description Cradle Basket
Dimensions: Height is 18 inches
Condition: Excellent.
Estimated Date of Origin: 1910.
Description: This is a Lake County style cradle with bent rods in the back. Peeled willow shoots have been lashed with commercial cotton twine to form a "U" shaped cradle. At the top is a heavy rod, probably of peeled dogwood. The tumpline carrier is made of braided commercial cotton twine. This has Washington clam shell beads that are woven into the strap.

Object ID 00.1.1
Search Terms basket
baby
cradle basket
Pomo Indians
Lake County
willow
Native American
Indian
Year Range from 1910
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Last modified on: February 20, 2007