Miniature Cradle Basket

Miniature Cradle Basket

Although the weaver was working in miniature, she faithfully maintained the traditional techniques and materials in this tiny replica of a Pomo baby cradle. Wilow shoots have been bent into the "U" shape seat, with a straight back. The shoots are lashed with twine using a special binding stitch. A reinforcement rod is bound at the top of the seat as a kind of combination handle and protection bar, just as is done in full size cradles.
  • Object: Miniature Cradle Basket
  • Artist: unknown
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 2.7 cm length
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Pomo
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Genevieve and Ralph Aquilar
  • Catalog #: 103.171