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Lakota (Sioux)

Umbilical Cord Amulet

Lakota Sioux, Late 19th century

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Lakota (Sioux)

Umbilical Cord Amulet

Lakota Sioux, Late 19th century

Physical Qualities Hide, glass beads, 5 x 2 x 1 5/16 in. (12.7 x 5.1 x 3.3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. C.R. Miller
Object Number 1939.63
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1939; Mrs. C. R. Miller.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "A Shared Tradition: Native North American Beadwork", August 7, 1990-January 20, 1991.

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