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Unknown | Pueblo Indian | Navajo Rattlesnake Fetish Figurine
Unknown | Pueblo Indian | Navajo Rattlesnake Fetish Figurine

Unknown | Pueblo Indian | Navajo Rattlesnake Fetish Figurine

Namefigurine, animal
DateUnknown
Mediumwood, enamel, adhesive, rock
DimensionsOverall: 7/16 x 5 9/16 x 1/2 in. (1.1 x 14.1 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureUnknown | Pueblo Indian | Navajo
Object numberA1996-1-1605
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved, three dimensional animal figure; in shape of stylized rattlesnake, with incised rattlers at one end; body in zigzag position, wide flat head, tapered to mouth; circular inset brown eyes, slit nostrils and mouth, with short, thin piece of red stone glued at mouth to represent tongue; body painted with multiple coats of black enamel, incised diamond pattern on back; smooth shiny surface.

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