Pueblo Cradleboard, late 19th to early 20th Century

Pueblo, New Mexico

Late 19th to early 20th century | Pine | Item 1219

The is a classic Pueblo cradleboard with a stepped top. The hoops that come outward are used to protect the baby in case the cradle falls, and as well provide a framework for a blanket to be pulled over for protection. The wood shows good wear to it. There is a wire loop holding a lead seal the the word FENN stamped into it. This is Forest Fenn’s classic stamp of an item coming from his holdings.