Nez Perce Beaded Hide Pictorial Toy Cradle, with Doll
fourth quarter 19th century
thread and sinew-sewn on hide with fringe lining the top and bottom edge; beaded design features a colorful elk head in colors of greasy blue, translucent gold, white, pea green, navy blue, sky blue, and greasy pink; doll wrapped in cotton cloth, with hide head and beaded facial features
length 19-5/8 inches (excludes fringe)
The Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, Denver, Colorado