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Northern Cheyenne Cradleboard

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Red Earth

Red Earth
Oklahoma City, United States

This visually rich Northern Cheyenne cradleboard includes a yellow support board with brass studs and a fully beaded surface in bright primary colors. A Kiowa-style flap adds cross-tribal craftsmanship. The beadwork shows religious and landscape elements, such as teepees and a church.

Front-facing view of the cradle.

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  • Title: Northern Cheyenne Cradleboard
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1990
  • Physical Dimensions: 47 x 13.25 in (119.4 x 33.7 cm)
  • Provenance: Gift of Clarence B. Sleeper
  • Rights: Red Earth, Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of Danny Sands)
  • Medium: Wood, studs, fabric, beads
  • Depicted Topic: Cradleboard
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