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Object Number 985-27-10/59066.1
Display Title Fetish, modified stone, noded surface, bear tooth & modified shell, sinew lashed
Descriptions
Object Description Fetish, modified stone, noded surface, bear tooth & modified shell, sinew lashed
Inventory Description Fetish, modified stone, noded surface, bear tooth, coral and shell, sinew lashed
Classification
  • Fetish
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Zuni Pueblo
Dimensions Overall: 4.9 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59066.1 & 34545
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1933 - 1985)
Dealer Mr. C. G. Wallace (1933)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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