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Object Number 985-27-10/59070
Display Title Zuni fetish, possibly a bear. Has chert(?) point on top and is wrapped w/ sinew.
Descriptions
Object Description Zuni fetish, possibly a bear. Has chert(?) point on top and is wrapped w/ sinew. 3.6x2.3 cm.
Inventory Description Fetish, ground stone, bear or frog form, chipped stone projectile point, 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
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 4.3 x 3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/59070
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1933 - 1985)
Dealer Mr. C. G. Wallace (1933)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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