Ute Beaded Hide Doll Cradle

This Ute beaded doll cradle with Native tanned deer hide, willow, Venetion beads, faceted brass beads, rrade cloth, yellow ochre. Ute style cradle with outer beading reminiscent of Lakota work. Beaded hide stretched over willow rods. Long fringes cut on the back. Remnants of yellow ochre. Marked on the back in script; Dr. J. Stark.

Condition: Excellent condition. Some holes in hide at the time of making.

Circa: 1880