Jerry Weisburg graciously shares these photos & descriptions of Native American doll cradles with us. As of 3/16/11, all three doll cradles are available for purchase at his store, Jerry Weisburg Tribal Antiques.
Hand Crafted Doll’s
Cradle from one of the North West California Tribes – Hupa, Yurok or Karuk.
Created Using Gathered Native American Basketry Materials (Split Willow Rods,
Hazel, Bear Grass, and Woodwardia) with a Dentilium Shell, Seed Pods, and Glass
Bead Dangle Decoration.
Circa 1925 -1940
8 inches long x 4 inches wide, x 2 ½ inches deep
This Miniature Cradle is a superb example of a Northern California Native American Toy. The addition of the dentilium shell decoration is rare, and adds interest to this nicely crafted artifact. This item was from an Oakland, California collection.
Circa 1925 -1940
8 inches long x 4 inches wide, x 2 ½ inches deep
This Miniature Cradle is a superb example of a Northern California Native American Toy. The addition of the dentilium shell decoration is rare, and adds interest to this nicely crafted artifact. This item was from an Oakland, California collection.
Hand Crafted Apache
Dolls Cradle Made From Gathered Native Wild Vines, Commercial Wood, Cotton Trim, Glass Beads, Cotton Fabric and String
Circa: 1930's
10 ¾ inches long x 6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches wide
This is a well-constructed old toy cradle. It is good example of this type of Native American toy. The Apache Homeland is in South Eastern Arizona and South Western New Mexico.
Circa: 1930's
10 ¾ inches long x 6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches wide
This is a well-constructed old toy cradle. It is good example of this type of Native American toy. The Apache Homeland is in South Eastern Arizona and South Western New Mexico.
Hand Crafted Hopi
Wicker Doll’s Cradle
Circa: Mid-20th Century
12 inches long x 5 1/2 inches deep x 6 1/2 inches wide
The wicker colors are slightly faded, and there is a messy attachment at the top of the cradle ring (Made from Yucca) which may be an old native repair. This is a good example of a Hopi Wicker Dolls cradle. Older ones like this are uncommon. This basket came from a New Mexico collection.
Circa: Mid-20th Century
12 inches long x 5 1/2 inches deep x 6 1/2 inches wide
The wicker colors are slightly faded, and there is a messy attachment at the top of the cradle ring (Made from Yucca) which may be an old native repair. This is a good example of a Hopi Wicker Dolls cradle. Older ones like this are uncommon. This basket came from a New Mexico collection.
