Description: This is a Zuni fetish carving made of ELK antler and turquoise stones. Rare hand carved twin corn maiden kachinas. This piece of Native American Southwestern art was hand made by Zuni artist Carl Etsate, a member of the world-famous family of carvers. Measures 5 inches tall Kachin and Corn maiden 3.5 inches tall X 4.5 inches base circumference Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people. Within the Zuni community, these carvings serve ceremonial purposes for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. As a form of contemporary Native American art, they are sold with secular intentions to collectors worldwide. Prior to the establishment of a non-Native market for fetishes, Hopi, Navajo, and other Pueblo peoples, especially at Kewa Pueblo also carved and used fetishes.
Price: 240 USD
Location: Show Low, Arizona
End Time: 2024-02-19T19:52:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Origin: South Western US Zuni Pueblo
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Featured Refinements: Zuni Fetish Carving
Material: Elk Antler
Artisan: Carl Etsate
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Native American: US
