Zuni Frog Fetish

Artist Lena Boone (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date2002-2003

Mediumturquoise, shell, coral, sinew, glue

DimensionsOverall: 11/16 x 5/8 x 15/16 in. (1.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureZuni

Object numberA2003-1-6

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionMiniature frog fetish, carved turquoise gold matrix, with coral inset eyes, and with light yellowish-cream projectile point, three brown and white heishi beads, one coral short barrel bead, and one turquoise short barrel bead, tied atop back with yellowish-brown sinew; incised mouth and webbed feet.

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