Zuni Lizard Fetish

Artist Fabian Cheama (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Datec. 1980

Mediumserpentine, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 7/16 x 2 9/16 x 3/4 in. (1.1 x 6.5 x 2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Inscribed"Zuni Fabian Cheama"

Object numberA1996-1-294

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved three-dimensional standing lizard, tail curved back over itself, with very well defined appendages, and head slightly turned; incised skin on upper surface of body, inset turquoise eyes; dark green and black, with bright blue turquoise.

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