an expression of love

Paukeigope (Kiowa), cradleboard, late 19th century, wood, hide, glass, metal, cloth, 25.4 x 113 cm (Gilcrease Museum)
A conversation with Dr. Chelsea Herr (Choctaw Nation), Jack and Maxine Zarrow Curator for Indigenous Art and Culture, Gilcrease Museum and Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank

[@kurapimeal2767]

Great title!

[@SilverMoonyLuna]

Remarkable craftsmanship! This is beautiful.

[@rruusseell9948]

so, so fantastic. thank you.

[@trondirty]

Welcome to tulsa!

[@Sasha0927]

What a beautiful note to end on. 🥰
There's virtually nothing I didn't love about this video - the need to sell the cradleboard for survival is the only exception I can think of. As someone from a very small family of vague background, I loved hearing the emphasis on community in the creation of the object and the rearing of their children. I can't help thinking of the words "tradition," "honor," and "dignity" while listening to this. I also love the way multiple objects, textures, patterns, and colors tend to permeate Native American objects. They're as interesting as they are beautiful. Another new favorite for sure.

[@random22026]

4:20 Beautifully decorated cradleboards! However, those decorative details on the hood--swags of glass beads, large silver coins--would never have ben used to amuse or entertain a tiny person: the danger of aspiration from choking on one of these objects would have been too risky. Babies love to put things in their mouths, teething babies in particular. Never a good idea to dangle something shiny and bright, that could end up in their esophagus. 😯😥

[@vowatson7750]

That's likely why they were secured with short strings, so they wouldn't be long enough to go past the child's mouth, or at least be easy to pull out. Think of those little strings of teething beads you see today

[@miglena2s]

"An Expression of Love" - A Celebration for Life. ❤️