How's it going? Today I'm going to start showing my dolls from around the world. This one is a Navajo Cradleboard bought in Arizona. It was made by Lisa Curtiss who is a Navajo Craftswoman.
Cradleboards are used for carrying and protecting babies. They are used during a child's first year before he or she is able to walk. The arch across the top is called the 'rainbow'- it is used to protect the baby's head from danger. The bands which hold the baby in place are called 'lightning' so the baby is safe from wriggling out! Cradleboards are usually made from juniper wood or cedarwood and are passed down from generation to generation.
I had a wonderful time in Arizona. In another post I'll tell you about when I met Suzie Yazzie and when I entered the sacred Canyon De Chelley with Howard and his dogs.
Speak soon x
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