March Auction

Native American Cradleboard Papoose Carrying Board Kamouraska Quebec c. 1920

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Description

Native American cradleboard / Papoose Carrying Board found in Kamouraska, Quebec c. 1920. A traditional carrying device used to transport infants. It features a wooden backboard for support and a protective bentwood hoop at the top. 

Usage: Babies were swaddled and laced into the soft fabric pouch to keep them secure while being carried on a parent’s back or propped against a wall. 
Materials: Constructed from wood, leather, and fabric. 
Measuring: 20 inches L x 10 W x 8 deep.