Lakota doll cradle This stunning Lakota doll cradle—on exhibit at the NMAI in Washington—can be seen as a symbol for the importance of children. The exquisite decoration shows how much care was taken in raising a child and symbolizes the value of future generations. While baby carriers and cradleboards are often decorated with beads, this one is done in quillwork—a material that predates the trade in beads. Lakota doll cradle, ca. 1880. Standing Rock Reservation. Hide, cotton cloth, feathers, silk ribbon, porcupine quills. 12/2308
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 05:00:48 +0000
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