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Object Number
985-27-10/59385
Display Title
Sioux navel amulet in shape of turtle. Top is covered w/ lazystitch beadwork. Ce
Descriptions
Object Description
Sioux navel amulet in shape of turtle. Top is covered w/ lazystitch beadwork. Central bar down body in yellow and red. Clear bead outline around body. On underside, there is attached a string bead handle. Umbilical cord is probably still inside. 15.8x7.9 cm.
Inventory Description
Amulet, umbilical cord, turtle shaped, beaded design, extended tail and legs
Classification
- Amulet
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Materials
Leather, Glass, Umbilical cord?
Dimensions
Overall: 14.4 x 6.6 x 2.9 cm (5 11/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59385, 24874
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1930)
Collector
William Radcliff Morris
(1878-1893 - 1930)
Donor
Estate of William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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