Cradleboards like this one were used by many indigenous cultures in North America. The cradleboards allowed Native American women to take their children with them when they traveled and worked. Content can be used with the following standard: 1st grade SS 1.23 Cultural Makeup in a lesson on Native American culture and daily life in Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.029.002 [Cradleboard]
Legal Status
Ownership of this resource is held by the Carnegie Historical Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney.