Zuni Bear Fetish

Artist Bernard Homer Jr. (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumtravertine, turquoise, jet, sinew, shell, adhesive

DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 2 5/16 in. (7.4 x 10.2 x 5.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-1639

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved; smooth, polished surface; stylized stone bear, with short stubby legs, small angular ears, punctate eyes, snout, and slit mouth; bundle, jet point, turquoise tab, and tubular shell bead, tied around midsection with sinew; various shades of tan, gray, and light green, with natural cracks, black jet, blue-green turquoise with gold matrix, brown sinew, and cream, brown, and black shell bead.

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