Little Wolf Turtle Bag - 02
Northern Cheyenne.
An amulet bag for storing the child's umbilical cord, May have belonged to one of the Little Wolfs. Boys' bags were shaped like turtles; girls' like lizards. It was explained to me that boys are slow and methodical, like turtles; whereas girls are fast and spontaneous, like lizards. The bag was given to the child, who kept it for life.
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Uploaded on April 26, 2011
Taken on April 10, 2011
Little Wolf Turtle Bag - 02
Northern Cheyenne.
An amulet bag for storing the child's umbilical cord, May have belonged to one of the Little Wolfs. Boys' bags were shaped like turtles; girls' like lizards. It was explained to me that boys are slow and methodical, like turtles; whereas girls are fast and spontaneous, like lizards. The bag was given to the child, who kept it for life.
870
views
2
faves
5
comments
Uploaded on April 26, 2011
Taken on April 10, 2011