Cheyenne Cradleboard Toy

Cheyenne children were given toy cradleboards as part of learning traditional caregiving roles. This toy cradleboard features a cloth body decorated with a dark ribbon, elk teeth, and metal brads—a miniature echo of full-size cradles. These items weren’t just playthings; they helped teach girls cradle-making and the cultural roles of nurturing and protection.
Cradle in Cheyenne (Concho dialect): påhoešestötse

Side-facing view of the cradle.