Description

Carved entirely from brownish-red pipestone, this unique fetish by Zuni artist Carlton Comosona depicts a mountain lion.  The mountain lion’s back is hunched and tail sloped downward, as if in a crouch, with its eyes finished with turquoise pieces and body etched with a kokopelli, a whirlwind and a lightning pattern.  In many Native American cultures, the mountain lion is considered a resourceful leader.  1 5/8″ tall 1″ wide x 4 1/4″ long.