Cradleboard

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Date created: circa 1860

Culture/People: Seneca
Artist/Maker: J. J. (J J), Seneca
Previous owner: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956
Seller: Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye); transferred by Joseph Keppler to George Heye in 1912 as part of an installment purchase, which was finalized in 1916.
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Place: New York; USA (inferred)

See related items: Seneca; Transportation Items: Baby carriers

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 2/9542
Barcode: 029542.000

Object Type: Transportation Items: Baby carriers

Object Name: Cradleboard
Media/Materials: Wood
Techniques: Incised
Dimensions: 72.5 x 38.5 x 28.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6eec15e70-d80a-4939-ba65-9b358acc1613

Record ID: NMAI_30534