Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
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Amulet, Zuni, New Mexico, United States.

By Gallery GALERIE OCARINA
Member of the Authenticity-Quality label
195 €
20th century
Tribal Art
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    Beaver-shaped amulet
    Spotted and veined turquoise, carved and polished. Shell arrowhead, likely spondylus, turquoise and red coral beads, tendon cord.
    Zuni, New Mexico, United States.
    Dimensions: 4.2 × 2.2 cm.
    This small beaver has a broad, flattened, and striated tail. A shell arrowhead and two beads are secured to its back with a tendon cord.
    In Zuni symbolism, the beaver represents work, accomplishment, and family ties.
    General bibliography: Marian E. Rodee and James Ostler, *The Fetish Carvers of Zuni*, Albuquerque, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, University of New Mexico, and Pueblo of Zuni Arts and Crafts, 1990, revised edition 1995.
    Sold with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice from Galerie Ocarina upon request.

    Ref: GOIP9PVKLK

    Condition Good
    Style Tribal Art (Native North American Art of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (Native North American Art 20th century)
    Country of origin America
    Length (cm) 4.2
    Height (cm) 2.2
    Materials Turquoise
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 24560, ISSIGEAC, France
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