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Object Number
985-27-10/59384
Display Title
Sioux umbilical amulet in shape of lizard. Top is fully beaded. Legs and tail ar
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux umbilical amulet in shape of lizard. Top is fully beaded. Legs and tail are green and white. Body is yellow w/ green and white stripe down center and green bands on either side. Tinklers on ends of legs and tail. Umbilical cord probably still inside. 17.9x8 cm.
Inventory Description
Amulet, umbilical cord, lizard shaped, beaded tinkler tassle
Classification
- Amulet
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 19.6 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm (7 11/16 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59384, 24870
Provenance
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Owner
Chief Spotted Tail
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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