Zuni Bear Fetish

Artist Juana Homer (Zuni)

Artist Bernard Homer (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Datec. 1970

Mediumantler, shell, turquoise, feather, sinew, adhesive, stain

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (6 x 11.5 x 9.6 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-292

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved, three-dimensional bear, with elongated body, notched nominal appendages and ears, incised mouth, punctate eyes; bundle on back of single strand of 14 cylindrical shell heishi beads, 2 cowrie shells, and 1 large olivella shell, tied around mid-section with four bird feathers inserted, quill end forward, and tiny turquoise chips glued around waist area; dark brown and cream antler [appears to be stained brown], tan and cream and brown shells, tan and white heishi beads, brown, green, and blue and yellow feathers, green and blue turquoise chips, yellowish sinew, and black adhesive.

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