Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish

Artist Vern Nieto (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date1999-2001

MediumPicasso marble, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in. (10.3 x 5.3 x 4.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Shirley Seagren

CultureZuni

InscribedVern Nieto Zuni NM

Object numberA2001-13-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved, stylized mountain lion fetish made of Picasso marble, with incised lines for body hair and also for paws and whiskers, inset turquoise eyes, swept back ears, mouth open with front teeth barred, set in a crouching stance, with tail extending along proper right hind leg; front paws have carved pads on base; body is light tan, with dark brown lines.

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