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Object Number
985-27-10/59233
Display Title
Sioux quilled umbilical amulet. Amulet in shape of horned lizard. Yellow and blu
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux quilled umbilical amulet. Amulet in shape of horned lizard. Yellow and blue quillwork covers top. Yellow bead edging. Tinklers on end of feet and tail. Blue bead eyes. 15.8x3.2 cm.
Inventory Description
Amulet, umbilical cord, lizard shaped, yellow quilled top, tinklers on legs/ta
Classification
- Amulet
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1800-1899?
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Dimensions
Overall: 15.3 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm (6 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59233; 128
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
Collector
Theodore B. Pitman, Jr.
(? - ?)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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