Cradleboard

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Culture/People: Diné (Navajo)
Seller: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929
Previous owner: Frank M. Covert (F. M. Covert), Non-Indian, 1858-1929

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Frank M. Covert (1858-1929, a New York dealer); purchased by George Heye from Frank M. Covert circa 1906.
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Place: Arizona, New Mexico; USA

See related items: Diné (Navajo); Transportation Items: Baby carriers

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 1/1089
Barcode: 011089.000

Object Type: Transportation Items: Baby carriers

Object Name: Cradleboard
Media/Materials: Wood, hide, metal conchas
Techniques: Stamped

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws689e7097e-93a2-4e12-b747-00567defb4d3

Record ID: NMAI_11913