Zuni Rabbit Fetish

Artist Dee Edaakie (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date2002-2003

Mediumopal, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 5/16 x 11/16 in. (2.2 x 0.8 x 1.8 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureZuni

Inscribedtoo small to read

Object numberA2003-4-4

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved tiny rabbit made from fire opal, seated on back legs, with front paws held up near mouth, as if holding an object, and ears extending back from head; stone skin is dark brown, with cream and lighter brown matrices, and having several very small and thin veins in red and blue iridescent colors; inset turquoise eyes.

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