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Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish
Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish

Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish

Artist (Zuni)
Namefigurine, animal
Date2002
Mediumvarascite, lapis lazuli
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 2 5/16 in. (7.9 x 3 x 5.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Shirley Seagren
CultureZuni
InscribedGibbs Othole Zuni NM 4/02
Object numberA2002-9-1
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved; stylized crouching mountain lion figure, with tail up over back, actual left front paw slightly lifted and overlapping right front paw, and head bent down, with ears swept back, dark blue lapis lazuli inset eyes, and incised facial features, and claws; pale green Utah varascite body, with tan and gray matrices.

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