Zuni Owl Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumbone, shell, adhesive, rock

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/8 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. (2.8 x 1 x 1.3 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-120

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved tiny, three-dimensional, stylized bone owl, with incised wings, shell beak and circular clear gold stone eyes, with black pupils; eyes and beak appear to have been glued to body with black adhesive, possibly pitch; base is notched.

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