Field hand's wooden (possibly cypress) craddle used by slaves that dates to 1840. Sculptual, slatted oval cradle swings on turned posts and harp-form bentwood frame. Whalebone-like design has strikingly contemporary effect. Handle on one end. Small upper dowel on handle of one end is missling; could be easily replaced.
Overall Dimensions
27" H X 26" W X 48" D
68.6cm H X 66.0cm W X 121.9cm D