Owl Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

Date1940-1960

Mediumbone, or possibly antler, and jet

DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/16 in. (9.2 x 6 x 5.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureEskimo | Zuni

Inscribed"M69"

Object numberA1996-1-92

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved standing, three-dimensional carved bone owl, with erect ears, beak, inset jet eyes, and incised wing feathers; off white and gray body, with brown vertical striations; interior of bone has miniscule tiny vesicular holes.

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