A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo). <em>Altar Fetish (wei-ma hok-ti-ta-sha) representing black bear or mountain lion</em>, late 19th century. Stone, turquoise, pigment, 12 5/8 x 7 1/16 in. (32.1 x 17.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund, 04.297.5052. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 04.297.5052_acetate_bw.jpg)

Altar Fetish (wei-ma hok-ti-ta-sha) representing black bear or mountain lion

Artist:A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo)

Medium: Stone, turquoise, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 12 5/8 x 7 1/16 in. (32.1 x 17.9 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 04.297.5052

Image: 04.297.5052_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Large stone bear or mountain lion with inlaid turquoise eyes and painted zig zag mouth.

Brooklyn Museum