Zuni Bear Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumantler, shell, turquoise, feather, adhesive, sinew

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 5/16 in. (4.8 x 10.5 x 5.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-160

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved, three-dimensional stylized bear with elongated body, notched nominal appendages and ears, incised mouth, punctate eyes; bundle on back of single strand of 12 short cylindrical heishi beads, two cowrie shells, and 1 large olivella shell, tied around mid-section, with four bird feathers inserted, quill end forward, and tiny turquoise chips glued over strand and onto waist area; gray-tan antler with brown striations, tan and brown shells, white and tan heishi beads, brown and dark blue feathers, blue-green turquoise chips, yellow sinew, and black adhesive.

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