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Paiute Modoc Basketry Beaded Large Cradle Board

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:650.00 - 950.00 USD
Paiute Modoc Basketry Beaded Large Cradle Board
This is a beautiful full size Basketry Cradle Board from Paiute / Modoc Native American artist, Leda Wyatt dating to the circa 1980's. The large, full size cradle board, also referred to as a cradleboard or papoose, shows a willow woven frame and basketry visor. The body of the cradle board is covered in tanned hide leather with nice yellow color and adorned with classic geometric beadwork as well as beaded fringes in metal, glass and resin beads as well as conch shells, number three wampum. The basket visor is woven with blue yarn, lined with tanned hide leather trimmings that is adorned with seed bead, a fancy beaded edge adn conch shells. 41”L The back has fringes with beads as well. The piece is well kept in good condition. Measures overall 41.5"L by 15.75"W by 14.5"D.