Nez Perce Beaded Pictorial Toy Cradle, with Doll
Sale 987 - Native American Art, Session I
Apr 15, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,000 -
2,000
Price Realized
$4,063
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Lot Description
Nez Perce Beaded Pictorial Toy Cradle, with Doll
fourth quarter 19th century
thread-sewn on cotton and canvas with hide accents; cradle features beaded horse and squirrel design in colors of greasy yellow, translucent lavender, greasy orange, navy blue, and sky blue; doll with beaded face, braided pigtails, and hide moccasins; notation in pencil on back reads, "Annie Speedis sister Martin Speedis"
overall length 11-1/4 inches
The Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, Denver, Colorado
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