Snake Charm (Wai-ma chi-to-la) or Fetish of the White Eagle of the Eastern Skies, One of the Prey Gods of the Hunt

A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Caption

A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). Snake Charm (Wai-ma chi-to-la) or Fetish of the White Eagle of the Eastern Skies, One of the Prey Gods of the Hunt, late 19th century. Stone, 1 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund, 03.325.3415.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Snake Charm (Wai-ma chi-to-la) or Fetish of the White Eagle of the Eastern Skies, One of the Prey Gods of the Hunt

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Stone

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund

Accession Number

03.325.3415

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