keshi the zuni connection zuni fetishes and jewelry from the Zuni Pueblo

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Kolowisi by Maxx LaateKolowisi by Maxx Laate
Kolowisi by Maxx LaateKolowisi by Maxx Laate
Kolowisi by Maxx Laate

Kolowisi or 'Avanyu', is the traditional pueblo guardian of the waterways and is believed to live in the Rio Grande and in underground streams and water sources. Maxx has represented this water serpent in antler crown with inlaid jet eyes. Almost 3" tall and 2 5/8" deep. - $130.00

Kolowisi Pin/Pendant by Rudell & Nancy LaconselloKolowisi Pin/Pendant by Rudell & Nancy Laconsello
Kolowisi Pin/Pendant by Rudell & Nancy Laconsello

Kolowisi is the traditional horned or feathered serpent who is the guardian of water sources. This high-quality pin/pendant is of sterling silver, with the choicest materials such as red coral, blue and green varieties of turquoise, lapis, pen shell, mother-of-pearl, sugilite, opal and jet.
Not one detail was left out, from the incised background, other amazing sea life, Kolowisi's etched body, to the colorful air bubbles floating about! This is one neat piece of wearable art combining several silversmithing techniques. 2" in diameter. - $450.00

Zuni Bowl by Gabriel PalomaZuni Bowl by Gabriel Paloma
Zuni Bowl by Gabriel PalomaZuni Bowl by Gabriel Paloma
Zuni Bowl by Gabriel Paloma

This traditional Zuni bowl is known by many names: prayer bowl, cloud bowl and cornmeal bowl. In the Zuni home, this bowl would be used to store the ceremonial cornmeal. It is adorned with Kolowisi, Dragonfly, tadpole and Frog.
All hand-formed and hand-painted with natural clay, slips and paints. Approximately 6 1/8" wide and 6" tall. Extra shipping charges will apply due to fragility factor. - $600.00