THREE NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED UMBILICAL FETISHES,AMULETS USED TO PROTECT A CHILD'S SPIRIT. Set of three Native American beaded umbilical fetishes, which are amulets used to protect a child's spirit. They are made by various Plains tribes, including the Lakota and Sioux. These amulets were traditionally made by a female relative, such as the mother, to hold a baby's umbilical cord. The fetishes were often shaped like animals, with turtles used for girls and lizards for boys. They were attached to a baby's cradleboard or worn around the neck as a charm to ensure a long life. - Height: Approx. 7 inches. Estimate $200-300
