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Effigy of a bear carved out of jet holding a fish in its mouth, abalone shell us
Object Number 986-28-10/59996
Display Title Effigy of a bear carved out of jet holding a fish in its mouth, abalone shell us
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy of a bear carved out of jet holding a fish in its mouth, abalone shell used for the fish, mother-of-pearl for teeth, coral for tongue & turquoise for eyes. 14.1 x 10.5 cm.
Inventory Description Black bear sculpture, carved jet, turquoise eyes, coral tongue, shell fish in mo
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Jet, Turquoise, Coral
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 6.8 x 14.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-28-10/59996 & Y0846420\BT-36 & B\225- & 559241
Provenance
Collector Henry Ellicott Magill (1920-1980)
Donor Richard E. Allen (1983-1986)

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