Navajo Aquatic Figurine Fetish
Artist
Jeff Davis
(Navajo)
Namefigurine, animal
Date1970s
Mediumserpentine, turquoise
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 11/16 in. (2.3 x 7.1 x 1.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureNavajo
Object numberA1996-1-318
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved, egg-shaped aquatic figurine, with two stubby rear feet, a wide wavy tail, inset turquoise eyes, and round, protruding mouth; green and gray body with brown striations, and light blue turquoise stones.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.
c. 1950
c. 1950
ca. 1920s
Unknown
c. 1960-1979
1950-1979
1998
1970-1974