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Photograph by IARC staff. Copyright 1990 School for Advanced Research.

Figurine, snowman, beaded

Photograph by IARC staff. Copyright 1990 School for Advanced Research.

Figurine, snowman, beaded

Date: c. 1980
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Medium: beads, glass | thread
Credit Line: Gift of Sallie Wagner, 1990.
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: SAR.1990-7-3
Not on view
DescriptionA beaded figure in the shape of a snowman. It has a black hat, black eyes, a black smile, and two black buttons. It has a yellow nose and wears a red scarf. The rest of the figure is white.
Tribal Collection Review RemarksOctavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 16 and 17, 2009 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 3”): This item was made for commercial sale and not for personal, household, or ceremonial use in the community.
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