Zuni Coyote Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumjet, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 x 13/16 x 1 11/16 in. (5.8 x 2 x 4.2 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-296

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved three-dimensional seated coyote, with head thrust upward, fat curved tail, incised paws, elongated ears laying back against head, turquoise inset eyes and heartline extending from mouth down neck toward heart, on both sides of body; black, with blue turquoise.

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