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.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
1950-1979
1950-1974
c. 1970
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c. 1950-1970
c. 1960-1979
1998
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1950-1959
1940-1949
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