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Object Number
985-27-10/60388
Display Title
Sioux umbilical amulet. Roughly diamond-shaped hide covered w/ beads. Design dif
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux umbilical amulet. Roughly diamond-shaped hide covered w/ beads. Design different on each side. 2 quilled tassles w/ tinklers on the end hang off each side and one end. 13.5x5.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Amulet, umbilical cord, tapered, beaded both sides, quill and tinkler extensions
Classification
- Amulet
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Glass, Hide, Quill, Tinkler
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm (11 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/60388
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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