Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism

Made:
United States and Great Plains
maker:
Sioux people
Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism

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Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism
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Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sheath of buckskin worn by Sioux to prevent rheumatism, originally contained a jaw bone of a squirrel, Sioux, USA

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A161076
Materials:
buckskin and glass
type:
protective amulets
credit:
Sothebys