Umbilical amulet

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Culture/People: Tsitsistas/Suhtai (Cheyenne)
Previous owner: LaForge Walker, Non-Indian
Donor: LaForge Walker, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of LaForge Walker (of New York City); donated to MAI by Mr. Walker in 1943.
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Place: Plains; USA, Canada (inferred)

See related items: Tsitsistas/Suhtai (Cheyenne); Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 20/6250
Barcode: 206250.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Umbilical amulet
Media/Materials: Hide, metal cones, horsehair, glass bead/beads, hide thong/babiche
Techniques: Edge beaded , lazy/lane stitch beadwork

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a7645eeb-f821-4433-83c4-d2b9905054c8

Record ID: NMAI_220332