The lot features a fantastic circa 1870-1880 Lakota Sioux beaded fetish from the Bruce VanLandingham Sundog collection. The fetish, animal effigy fetish or umbilical fetish, is comprised of an old trade muslin and Indian tanned hide body being stuffed and covered on the top and edge with period correct 19th Century glass trade seed beads in a cobalt and chalk white pattern. The fetish is sinew sewn. The piece is in the shape of a lizard and shows a well preserved condition with little to no bead loss. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce was also the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery, this piece is directly from the collection. The ball shows little bead loss and overall displays well. Measures 8"L by 2 7/8"W. Museum collection number E1010.