Coyote Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumalabaster, pipestone, sinew

DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 x 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (6.5 x 1.3 x 3.4 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Object numberA1996-1-301

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved angular, seated coyote, flat base, head thrust vertically upward, ears pointed down and back, inlaid chip eyes, short stubby tail, with hole drilled through stone, at midsection, for bundle of pipestone point tied onto back with sinew; very pale orange-white body, dark red-brown pipestone.

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