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94-16-10

From: New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 94-16-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Zuni
Provenience New Mexico | Zuni Pueblo
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Creator Lorendina Sheche
Date Made Circa 1994
Section American
Materials Indian Paint | Turquoise | Mother-of-Pearl | Coral | Artificial Sinew
Technique Carved | Sanded | Buffed | Inlay
Iconography Mountain Lion
Description

Reddish-brown mountain lion with inlaid turquoise eyes. Mother of pearl arrow, turquoise stone and red coral branch attached to mid-section with artificial sinew string.

Height 2 cm
Length 7.1 cm
Width 2.85 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Pueblo of Zuni Arts & Crafts, 1994

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