Cradle Basket

Cradle Basket

Pomo Baby Cradle made by Elsie Allen in 1964 original tag says "Mrs. Arthur Allen-Ukiah" (Elsie's married name) The cradle is made of Hazel sticks, lashed with cotton string. There is a top hoop of dogwood. The cradle contains cotton lashing to hold the baby in place.
  • Object: Cradle Basket
  • Artist: Elsie Allen
  • Circa: 1964
  • Dimensions: 11-1/2" height to handle 12" width 18" long
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Pomo
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Sonoma County Historical Society
  • Catalog #: 85.036