Mountain Lion Fetish

Artist Larry Antez (Zuni)

Namefigurine, animal

Date1970-1993

Mediumalabaster, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 1 in. (4.1 x 12.2 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureNavajo | Zuni

Object numberA1996-1-297

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved three-dimensional crouching mountain lion, long tail with curved tip, erect ears, defined musculature and appendages, incised facial features, inset turquoise eyes, light pink and frosty white body with bright blue turquoise.

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