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Catalog Number

CAS 2019-0001-0061   CAS 2019-0001-0061; Fetish (wolf)
Category Carvings
Object Name Fetish (wolf)
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Edna Leki (1924-2003)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone; Chert;Turquoise; Coral
Description Bushy-tailed wolf carved stone fetish; Fetish bundle is tied to the wolf’s back by a black cordage binding wrapped around the stomach; Bundle consists of a chert projectile with turquoise and coral stones set on top, with strips of shell beads at the sides.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.3, Width = 1.9, Length = 7.7