Indian umbilical cord bag (buckskin bag) that contains a piece of the newborn's umbilical cord. Made of buffalo leather and embroidered with glass beads, it is usually artfully made by the mother or grandmother. It is a fetish that is believed to have protective powers. The symbol for boys is the lizard, for girls the turtle. The bag is first attached to the carrier, then attached to the children's clothing and later kept for life. There is another comparable object in the collection (search: "umbilical cord bag"). [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Kultgegenstände   |   Material: Leder   |   Country of origin: Missouri, United States | Similar pieces