Tortoise Umbilical Bag Lakota Sioux Symbols Necklace

In the Sioux mythology, the Tortoise Umbilical Bag carries the world on its back. Tortoises are also responsible for shepherding newborn babies into the world. This symbol depicts a Tortoise with an umbilical cord attached to it. The Tortoise Umbilical Bag represents life and birth and is associated with young children.