Sea Otter and Baby Otter Fetish
Artist
Justin Red Elk
(Zuni)
Namefigurine, animal
Date2000-2001
Mediumjet, turquoise, glue
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment
CultureZuni | Sioux
Object numberA2001-4-1
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved; small, stylized mother otter, who would be floating on her back, with small baby otter atop her stomach; mother has black jet body with inset turquoise eyes, notched ears, and incised whiskers and paws; baby, made of bright blue turquoise with gold matrices, is glued to mother's body.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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