Osage Cradleboard

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Red Earth
Oklahoma City, United States

Made from wood and adorned with brass buttons and jingles, this Osage cradleboard features a painted panel and was presented to Dr. Gregory Staubro Sr. in honor of his son’s birth. In Osage tradition, a paternal aunt offers the cradle as a sacred gift. The board's geometric decorations are mirrored reflections—balanced symbols of harmony and protection.

Side-facing view of the cradle.

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Details

Title: Osage Cradleboard
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 1910
Provenance: Gift of Gregory Staubro
Rights: Red Earth, Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Danny Sands)
Medium: Wood, paint, brass button, jingles
Depicted Topic: Cradleboard

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