Chir’r’y
“Give thanks to unknown blessings already on their way.” (Hopi)
30” Life size cradle length
Real hair, and glass eyes;
Hand-sculpted colorful lifelike corn cobs and
acorns adorn the magnificent Hupa or Modoc Northern California vintage cradle basket.
A museum quality Hupa child’s ceremonial
cap, handmade from indigenous native grasses, is proudly worn by the child.
Beaded moccasins displaying an artful
geometric Native motif are worn.
An embossed sterling silver turquoise
bracelet by well known jewelry fine artist,
Peter Nelson, is worn on baby’s wrist.
Chir’r’y (means “bear” in Yurok)
featured in Puppen & Teddy Beer magazine
featured in American Indian Art magazine