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Zuni or Kewa Frog Fetish
Zuni or Kewa Frog Fetish

Zuni or Kewa Frog Fetish

Namefigurine, animal
Date1970-1983
Mediumspondylus shell, turquoise
DimensionsOverall: 1 x 3 1/16 x 3 1/8 in. (2.5 x 7.8 x 7.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureZuni | E. Keres | Kewa | Santo Domingo
Object numberA1996-1-295
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved large shell frog, red spondylus shell, and dyed, stabilized turquoise; has appearance of appendages tucked under body, with "nose" at hinge of shell, and inset bright blue turquoise eyes; red-orange, yellow, white, and brown shell.

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