Vintage Seed Bead Indian Miniature Papoose Cradle Artifact.

This miniature papoose cradle is a highly collectible vintage Indian artifact. This piece is packing some age, but how old it is we don't know. This one features some impressive hand stitched seed bead work. The seed beads artfully come together to create colorful Indian designs. It is approximately 2" by 3-3/4" (measurements may slightly vary). Seed bead designs may vary. Some some slight damage has occurred over the years, see photo. You'll be getting one from the group.

The objects man makes are called artifacts, and every artifact, whether it is beautiful or ugly, crude or refined, utilitarian or ceremonial, is a reflection and product of man's skills, his techniques, his arts. Artifacts reflect the ideas, the concepts, and the knowledge acquired or learned as a member of a tribe. Members of a particular tribe use certain techniques, and create a particular style because that is their tradition.