Necklace with Asphidity bag

Necklace with Asphidity bag

Necklace made with black, white and blue beads with a angelica root in a small brown bag (called Asphidity bag".
  • Object: Necklace with Asphidity bag
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 23''
  • Culture Area: California
  • Cultural Group: Pomo
  • Cultural Context: The native people use medicinal remedies within asphidity bags, which are medicine bags that are pinned to their undergarments and used to fight off diseases.
  • Donor: John Schubert
  • Catalog #: 121.038