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C. 1910-1930.  Shoshone (or Plateau) beaded cradleboard.  This full-size cradleboard is 40" long and 15.5" long.  Probably from Lemhi Shoshone, but not documented and similar designs are also seen in Plateau beadwork.  Solid board, with cloth & detalium shells & buckskin used in the construction.  Click here or on the picture to see a more detailed view.  Cat. No. 2002.22.20.  Courtesy Idaho History Museum.

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