Zuni carvers have traditionally represented each animal in a certain way. Once one knows what to look for, one can quickly tell which animal a carving represents. Let's look at how Zuni artists make a mountain lion. Mountain lions have long bodies, round heads, and little round ears. Zuni carvers usually carve the mountain lion's long tail along its back, so it won't break off.
Bobcats look different.
They have shorter bodies and short tails. Zuni carvers usually make bobcats with their tails pointed backward. Look at the Zuni fetishes shown below. Select this text for the answers. Use this space to make notes.