ca. 1930 - 1940 6.125" H x 17.75" L x 7.625" W Hand Crafted in Buff Fabric, Wood, with Green and Silver Zigzag Detail from the White Mountain Apache Indians, Arizona. A Very Nice Example of a Miniature Apache Cradle Board which were both made for Children and also for the Collector Market. In Very Good Condition An Apache doll cradle, often called a cradleboard or papoose carrier, is a traditional Native American artifact created by Apache communities, primarily in the southwestern United States (such as Arizona and New Mexico). These items blend functionality with cultural significance, serving both as toys for children and miniature replicas of full-sized cradleboards used to carry and protect infants. They are highly valued in Native American art collections for their craftsmanship and historical insight into Apache life.
