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Fetish rattlesnake, abalone with coral eyes, three turquoise diamonds on back. Each diamond is comprised of two triangular stones.
Fetish rattlesnake, abalone with coral eyes, three turquoise diamonds on back. Each diamond is comprised of two triangular stones.
Object Number 2011.12.224
Display Title Fetish rattlesnake, abalone with coral eyes, three turquoise diamonds on back. Each diamond is comprised of two triangular stones.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fetish, snake, abalone, coral eyes, three turquoise diamonds on back
Department Ethnographic
Date c. 1940's
Artist Leekya carvers
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / McKinley County / Zuni
Materials Abalone Coral Turquoise
Dimensions Other: 0.6 x 2.1 x 9.9 cm (1/4 x 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.12.224
Credit Line Gift of The Ward Family
Provenance
Collector Oscar Branson
Collector Irma Bailey (-2003)
Owner Jeffrey Ward (2003-2011)
Donor Donated by Jeffrey Ward

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