Featured in this lot are two, Plains beaded umbilical amulet / fetishes from the late 20th century. A traditional Native American talisman fashioned of beaded leather, known as an umbilical amulet or fetish, is used by Plains tribes, such as the Sioux and Crow, to retain a newborn's dried umbilical cord. These amulets are designed to protect the baby’s health and promote longevity, rooted in the belief that they connect the child’s life to Mother Earth. The first shows an eagle effigy, beaded with blue, yellow, red and white beads. Two american flags can be seen on the wings and geometric designs can be seen on the tail. Raw hide fringes hang off the bottom of the eagle. The eagle represents the protection, guidance, and strengthening of a child's spirit, specifically drawing upon the eagle's connection to the divine. The second shows a horse effigy with a colored beads of blue, red, black, brown and white. It has a base blue color with a geometric pattern set in the center of the body. Eyes, a mouth and hoofs are present on the horse effigy. The horse represents a protective charm for a newborn's long life, health, and a lasting connection to the spirit world. Both effigies show good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of damage is noted. The eagle measures 4 1/2" L (excluding strands), 8" L (including strands) x 7 3/4" W x 1 3/4" D. The horse measures 3 3/4" L x 5 3/8" W x 1 3/4" D. They have a collective weight of 123.2 grams.