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Collections: Arts of the Americas: Fish Charm (Wai-ka-shi-ta)

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Fish Charm (Wai-ka-shi-ta)

Culture: Pueblo, Zuni, Native American
Medium: Shell, turquoise, resinous material
Dates: 19th century
Dimensions: 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 03.325.3407
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Group, 03.325.3318_03.325.3398_03.325.3407.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This small piece of shell in the shape of a curved fish has been inlaid with resinous material and turquoise.

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