Apache Toy Cradle with Doll

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ca. 1930 4.75" H x 12.625" L x 5" W Hand Crafted from wood, Leather, Fabric and Inside only Beadwork Necklace on the Doll In Very Good Condition Apache toy cradle with doll is a tr aditional miniature cradleboard (also called a papoose carrier) handmade by Apache artisans, often featuring a small cloth or buckskin doll nestled inside. These items are not just playthings but cultural artifacts that teach young Apache girls about motherhood, craftsmanship, and tribal traditions. They mirror full-sized cradleboards used historically to securely carry and protect infants during nomadic life on the American Southwest plains. Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California Show more