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Plains Indian Umbilical Cord Beaded Fetish/Amulet
Plains Indian Umbilical Cord Beaded Fetish/Amulet
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Description
Plains Indian (probably Sioux or Lakota) Umbilical Cord Beaded Fetish in the shape of a lizard. This vintage Fetish/Amulet is in excellent condition for it's age and use. The beadwork, leather strips, stitching etc, in good condition. Because of the shape of this item it contains a boys umbilical cord. Lizard = boy, Turtle = girl. These were given to show the connection to the child to the womb and its mother. Alternate description is that it was used to ward off evil spirits. Item measures 5 3/4-inches-long x 1 1 /4-inch-wide (not including beaded tassels). Based on design and color, it is estimated 1890's , but exact age & tribe is unknown. Very nice piece. See photos.
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Plains Indian Umbilical Cord Beaded Fetish/Amulet

Estimate $100 - $10,000
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Starting Price $25
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