Zuni Fetish - Usa

Object description :

"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)

Price: 9 500 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Stone
Length: 18
Width: 5
Height: 8

Reference: 1392890