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Sea Otter and Baby Otter Fetish
Sea Otter and Baby Otter Fetish

Sea Otter and Baby Otter Fetish

Artist (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.

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