Zuni Eagle Fetish

Artist Dee Edaakie (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date2003

Mediumopal, lapis lazuli

DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 13/16 in. (6.5 x 5.9 x 4.6 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureZuni

InscribedDee Edaakie Zuni NM 4/03

Object numberA2003-4-5

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved, stylized, perching eagle, with wings spread back from body, head erect, beak down turned, from large chunk of precious opal, with tiny, inset lapis eyes; stone skin is dark brown, lighter brown, and cream, with vein and large patch of blue, lavender, and yellow iridescent colors; incised features.

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