This is a Sioux Native American Indian beaded turtle umbilical fetish. The piece shows glass trade Venetian beads trade cotton sewn to Indian tanned hide with tin jingle cone feet. Umbilical cords were traditionally placed inside these fetishes, as a measure of good luck and health for the newborn, and hung from the cradle board. Later, they were often worn by the child or attached to clothing. They were used for protection from evil spirits and kept throughout life. This modern recreation shows a wonderful traditional design and construction. The piece shows good condition and measures 7"x6.5"x2.25".

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