wood, navy blue wool stroud with visible salvage, red cotton tape, cotton floss, screws

Board had notched top. The bow is attached to side supports by screws and attached to back crossbar by notches that fit snugly over the bar. Foot-board has a double curved edge with a hole cut out in middle. The foot-board, crossbar and side supports are attached by screws inserted to back of board. There is a wool stroud wrapper with red tape around edges. Strap is secured to board with cotton floss. The side supports, bow and foot-board have carved figures and symbols.

birds, wolf, bear, long-stemmed flower, tipis, snake or eel, man with bow and arrow, four-armed star

Back of board has a piece of paper that reads "Onondaga Cradle Board NY/ Over 100 years old".

Back of board has a piece of paper that reads "Onondaga Cradle Board NY/ Over 100 years old".

catalog record ( Back of board has a piece of paper that reads "Onondaga Cradle Board NY/ Over 100 years old".)

Visit to Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University (Bristol, RI) of Wahsontiio Cross and Alexandra Nahwegahbow, assisted by Robert Preucel and Kevin Smith on 13 August 2015.