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 Fetish Necklace by Lena Boone Fetish Necklace by Lena Boone Fetish Necklace by Lena Boone
 Fetish Necklace by Lena Boone
Fetish Necklace by Lena Boone

An old-style turquoise Eagle inlaid with red coral is the star of this sensational fetish necklace. Other animals such as Bear, Turtle, Eagle, Mole, Mountain lion, Badger, Frog, and hummingbird also join in. Each animal, carved from a potpourri of beautiful materials, has inlaid eyes. Fine heishe shell and red coral segments add beauty and balance between each carving. Center fetish measures 1" long, 1 1/2" tall and 1/8" thick. Overall length is about 29". - $600.00

Blanketed Set of Six Directions by Brian YatsattieBlanketed Set of Six Directions by Brian Yatsattie
Blanketed Set of Six Directions by Brian YatsattieBlanketed Set of Six Directions by Brian Yatsattie
Blanketed Set of Six Directions by Brian Yatsattie

A remarkable set of six directions, carved by Brian from antler. Brian is the only carver we've seen to carve his set wrapped in blankets, and his explanation was that he wanted them to be "warm." To Keshi, they appear as wise elder animals, and deserve a place of honor! Sizes range from 4" to 5 1/8". Included are Eagle of the sky, Mole of the ground, Badger of the south, Mountain lion of the north, Wolf (or Suski) of the east, and Bear of the west. - $900.00

Bronze Eagle Offering Bowl by Salvador Romero, Cochiti
Bronze Eagle Offering Bowl by Salvador Romero, Cochiti

From Cochiti Pueblo, Salvador is known for his unique "found stone" carvings. Keshi produced Salvador's first limited edition - a bronze mountain lion. The edition was very well received, selling out in just over a year.

Keshi and Salvador have created a second bronze: an elegant Eagle offering bowl. Cornmeal offering bowls are signature pieces of Sal's. The original stone piece was lent by a long time collector of Sal's work, so the foundry could make the mold for the lost wax process from which the bronze is finally cast. Salvador closely supervises the casting and finishing of the bronzes. The wonderful patina on the eagle is reminiscent of azurite, with softly mottled deep blue and green tones.

This edition is limited to only eighteen numbered and signed pieces. Number 6 of 18 is the next available. Bronzes are cast as they are ordered, so please expect a slight delay.

15" long x 3 3/4" tall x 6 3/8" wide. Weight is 17 pounds.

Crating is $75.00. Shipping charges are calculated and billed separately based on delivery destination and actual charges.
- $1800.00

Directional Carving by Wilfred CheamaDirectional Carving by Wilfred Cheama
Directional Carving by Wilfred CheamaDirectional Carving by Wilfred Cheama
Directional Carving by Wilfred Cheama

Carved from serpentine sometimes referred to as 'wormwood', 'wormhole', or 'tijilite', this single piece represents each of the six directions. Eagle for the sky, Mole (carved on the underside) for the earth, Bear representing the West, Wolf represents the East, Badger for the South, and Mountain lion for the North. Each with turquoise eyes.
3 1/2" long, 2" tall, and 2 1/4" wide. The Cheama family was the first to create the set of six directions from one single stone, with the mole hidden underneath. - $340.00

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