Dublin Core
Title
Zuni Fetish Necklace
Object
Necklace
Nomenclature Category
3: PERSONAL ARTIFACTS
Nomenclature Classification Term
Adornment
Culture
Zuni
Brief Description
A multi-strand Zuni fetish necklace with wolf, bear, badger, and eagle figurines.
Use
Personal adornment
Dimension 1
41 cm L
Dimension 2
35 cm W
Dimension 3
1 cm D
Image Date
7/11/22
Material
Metal (silver), Stone (turquoise, coral, jet, other) Shell, Mother of Pearl, Ivory (fossilization)
Construction
Aspects of the necklace were cut, hammered, soldered, and carved.
Decoration
Inlay (coral, turquoise) beaded, painted
Condition
Very good (tarnish and residue)
Collector
Barbara Hanawalt
Old Number
MM485-005
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Cataloging History
2022 Cat: Ellie Harrison
Curatorial/Cataloger Comments
2022 Cat: This necklace is an example of "Zuni fetish" figurines (Bahti, 9) including wolf, bear, badger, and eagle.
Cataloging: Consulted References
Southwestern Indian Arts and Crafts by Tom Bahti
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Southwest Indian Craft Arts by Clara Lee Tanner
Subject
CLOTHING—Accessory: