Name: Hupa Mini Cradle Basket
SKU: NW990600406
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Hupa Mini Cradle Basket

ca. 1930's2.625" H x 13" L x 5" WHand Woven Openwork Twining with Light and Dark Alternating Pattern on the RimIn Excellent Condition with Minor...

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ca. 1930’s

2.625″ H x 13″ L x 5″ W

Hand Woven Openwork Twining with Light and Dark Alternating Pattern on the Rim

In Excellent Condition with Minor Wrapping

The Hupa Mini Cradle Basket refers to a small-scale, handwoven cradle (often doll-sized or miniature) created by the Hupa people, an Indigenous tribe of the Hoopa Valley in northwestern California. These items are part of the rich basketry tradition of the Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk peoples, who share cultural and stylistic similarities along the Trinity and Klamath Rivers. Full-sized Hupa cradles were essential for carrying and protecting infants, but mini versions served ceremonial, decorative, or doll-related purposes, sometimes including symbolic elements like beads or charms. They are highly valued in Native American art collections for their intricate craftsmanship and cultural depth.

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