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Jemez | Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish
Jemez | Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish

Jemez | Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish

Namefigurine, animal
DateUnknown
Mediumtravertine, wool, turquoise, feather, stain, adhesive
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 6 9/16 x 2 in. (6.4 x 16.6 x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureTowa | Jemez | Zuni
Object numberA1996-1-1638
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved, stylized mountain lion fetish; short stubby legs, tapered head, inset turquoise eyes, notched ears, tail carved as part of back, extending forward over back, and with bundle of several turkey feathers, points forward, tied to true right side of figure's midsection, with handspun wool yarn; heavy tan stone used for body, with dark brown stain, bright blue turquoise, dark brown, tan, and iridescent blue feathers, and orangish-tan yarn.

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