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Object Number
985-27-10/59069
Display Title
Zuni fetish, probably a bear. Wrapped w/ sinew, bundle of turquoise beads. "D__"
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni fetish, probably a bear. Wrapped w/ sinew, bundle of turquoise beads. "D__" written in pencil on side. 4.5x2.5 cm.
Inventory Description
Fetish, ground stone, bear form, discoidal turquoise beads lashed with sinew
Classification
- Fetish
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1985?
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Zuni Pueblo
Materials
Turquoise, Sinew, Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 4.1 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59069 & 34548
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1933 - 1985)
Dealer
Mr. C. G. Wallace
(1933)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
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