Amulet in the shape of a turtle, United States, 1871-1900

Made:
1871-1900 in United States, Great Plains and North America
maker:
Sioux people

Beaded leather amulet, containing umbilical cord, possibly in form of turtle, Plains Indian, North American, late 19th century

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121191
Materials:
leather, trim, glass and trim, metal
type:
amulet and human remains
credit:
Wellcome Trust