The owner of this piece was on a road trip from New York City to Oklahoma and believes that it went missing in or near Branson, Missouri.
The item was in a white nylon drawstring bag which was inside a clear DVD case.
This piece was taken as a "trophy" from a slain warrior at the Sand Creek Massacre by the owner's great-great grandfather.
The owner had planned to return the item to the proper tribe when it was lost.
There is a $1,000 reward for the return of the item.
More information about the history of the amulet can be found on the KY3 News Website
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If you have any information about the location of this piece, please contact Mike Allen at 212-416-3506 or at mike.allen@wsj.com or contact the Branson Police Department at 417-334-3300.
Allen is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. He wrote an extensive article on the history of the amulet. You can search for that article called "My Great-Great-Grandfather and an American Indian Tragedy" online.