218: A TANNED HIDE AND BEADWORK UTE CRADLEBOARD

The full-sized powwow era cradleboard with beaded strap and brow below a bent willow sin shade is built with a parfleche back.
Measures 30 x 13 x 6.5 inches.
Very good condition, noting a slight upward bow to the back and thus the overall shape.
Provenance: The estate of Tom Watson, Honorary Member of the Cowboy Artists of America.
$200 - $300