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Zuni Frog Fetish

Artist Ricky Laahty (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date2001

Mediumabalone shell, glass eyes

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 5/16 in. (4.8 x 3.3 x 0.8 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureZuni

InscribedRicky Laahty 03 1 01

Object numberA2001-3-7

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved, highly stylized and naturalistic frog figure, made out of abalone shell, with frog slightly flattened, with two back legs drawn together, and actual right front leg placed along side of head, and other front leg not apparent; underside is blue-green opalescent, and upper surface is brown-gray and red, with black googly eyes.

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