Baby carrier made of hide

Baby carrier made of hide, decorated with quill work, tassels and bells, for carrying on mother's back attached to a suspension frame, made by Sioux Indian, U.S.A, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A58767
Materials:
hide, quill, feathers and brass
Measurements:
carrier: length 555 mm
folded: width 280 mm
plus tassels: length 800 mm
type:
baby carriers