Meant to carry a baby and created by a community of women, this cradleboard is an expression of love.
Paukeigope (Kiowa), cradleboard, late 19th century, wood, hide, glass, metal, cloth, 25.4 x 113 cm (Gilcrease Museum)
Paukeigope (Kiowa), Cradleboard
Cite this page as: Dr. Chelsea Herr and Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, "Paukeigope (Kiowa), Cradleboard," in Smarthistory, July 15, 2022, accessed April 27, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/paukeigope-kiowa-cradleboard/.
