Zuni Fetish - Usa
Zuni fetish representing a symbolic animal. The Zuni divide the world into six regions or directions: north, west, south, east, up and down.
Each direction is represented by a prey god, or guardian animal. Another group of Zuni fetishes, the Prey Gods of the Hunt, belong to the Order of Hunters.
Provenance:
- Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York
- André Schoeller Collection, Paris
REGION: Arizona or New Mexico
MATERIAL: Turquoise (fetish), terracotta (pot)
PERIOD: Late 19th century
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 18 x 5 cm (fetish), 20 x 20 x 20 cm (pot)
Each direction is represented by a prey god, or guardian animal. Another group of Zuni fetishes, the Prey Gods of the Hunt, belong to the Order of Hunters.
Provenance:
- Julius Carlebach Gallery, New York
- André Schoeller Collection, Paris
REGION: Arizona or New Mexico
MATERIAL: Turquoise (fetish), terracotta (pot)
PERIOD: Late 19th century
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 18 x 5 cm (fetish), 20 x 20 x 20 cm (pot)
9 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Length: 18
Width: 5
Height: 8
Reference (ID): 1392890
Availability: In stock
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