Wood, cotton thread

Geometric designs on edge of cradle and handle in red and blue paint

Marks/Inscription: "A Mohawk Indian Cradle in miniature, given to Mr. Geo Brooke of Whimple Devonshire from one of the Natives of that Tribe - Given to Mrs A Proctor by Mr G-B. The Indians put their children in them and suspend them in the tree whilst they work. The wind rocks the cradle."

Unknown Haudenosaunee artist, cradleboard, model. Currently in the British Museum, Am1979,Q.9. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2007; GRASAC item id 26824.