Cradle - Sami Culture, Northern Regions Of Sweden, Norway, And Finland - 19th Century
CRADLE known as Komsio
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway and Finland, and the Kola Peninsula
19th century
Wood, hide, nails, remnants of fabric
Total length: 78 cm
Width: 27.5; Height: 31 cm
An oval-shaped cradle consisting of a hollowed-out wooden plank, fitted with leather panels to close it and cover the wooden hoop at the head end. Remnants of red fabric are secured with nails.
The edges are adorned with leather straps and a longer, wider shoulder strap.
These baby carriers are examples of everyday objects passed down from generation to generation.
Bibliography:
A comparable example is illustrated in a photograph by Anders Beer Wilse held at the British Museum under accession number Eu,B3.23.
Illustration: Sami nomadic people, northern Sweden, c. 1880. © unknown
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7282
Sami culture, northern regions of Sweden, Norway and Finland, and the Kola Peninsula
19th century
Wood, hide, nails, remnants of fabric
Total length: 78 cm
Width: 27.5; Height: 31 cm
An oval-shaped cradle consisting of a hollowed-out wooden plank, fitted with leather panels to close it and cover the wooden hoop at the head end. Remnants of red fabric are secured with nails.
The edges are adorned with leather straps and a longer, wider shoulder strap.
These baby carriers are examples of everyday objects passed down from generation to generation.
Bibliography:
A comparable example is illustrated in a photograph by Anders Beer Wilse held at the British Museum under accession number Eu,B3.23.
Illustration: Sami nomadic people, northern Sweden, c. 1880. © unknown
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.: 7282
3 280 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1795037
Availability: In stock
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