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Object Number
985-27-10/59065
Display Title
Zuni stone fetish, possibly in shape of turtle. Bundle of bone, shell, shell bea
Descriptions
Object Description
Zuni stone fetish, possibly in shape of turtle. Bundle of bone, shell, shell beads and turquoise wrapped w/ strung turquoise and sinew. 3.3x2.6 cm.
Inventory Description
Fetish, stone zoomorphic form w/nodules, shell and turq. beads, attached w/sinew
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms
Zuni Pueblo
Materials
Stone, Shell, Sinew, Turquoise, Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 2.4 x 3.4 x 3 cm (15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59065/ 34544
Provenance
Collector
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1933 - 1985)
Dealer
Mr. C. G. Wallace
(1933)
Donor
William H. Claflin, Jr.
(1985)
Donor
Edward Shook
(11/2/61)
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