Southern Ute Culture Center and Museum (SUCCM) Collections Manager, Tallias Cantsee installs a Ute cradleboard onto a mount before placing the cultural item in a display case on Tuesday, May 7, in the museum’s temporary gallery.

The annual temporary exhibit is titled Carriers of Life: Cradleboards and Basketry of the Núuchi and will feature over 15 cradleboards, 11 baskets and water jugs, and a number of miniature cultural items that display the history and cultural importance of the items. An opening reception of the temporary exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the SUCCM’s Welcome Gallery and will allow visitors to get the first chance to view the exhibit and learn more about the items.