Lot # 176 - Indigenous Carved Animal Miniatures – Signed

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-May-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-May-2025 8:55:00 PM
Current bid:

$29.00

Highest bidder:

poppygirl

Auction has ended

Description :

This unique collection features handcrafted animal miniatures, each skillfully carved and inlaid with intricate detail, attributed to Indigenous artisans, likely of Zuni origin. The set showcases a variety of materials including turquoise, jet, and stone, and several pieces are signed by the artists.


Included in the Set:

Red stone owl (signed)

Jet black owl (signed)

Jet black dog (signed)

Turquoise-colored crab (signed)

Inlaid butterfly with red, black, white, and turquoise stone

Inlaid turtle with similar pattern

Polished stone turtle with inlay accents and etched details

Cream-based inlaid turtle signed "Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni"


Features:

Hand-carved animal figures in various materials

Beautiful mosaic inlays and etched designs

Artist signatures on several bases

Represent traditional Zuni fetish carving style




Auction History

Highest bidder is poppygirl

Date Bid User
27-May-2025 7:24:54 PM $29.00 poppygirl
26-May-2025 9:45:11 PM $26.00 Ballyhooseattle
26-May-2025 9:45:11 PM $25.00 Pacheco
26-May-2025 9:45:04 PM $16.00 Ballyhooseattle
26-May-2025 9:45:04 PM $15.00 Pacheco
26-May-2025 9:44:55 PM $11.00 Ballyhooseattle
26-May-2025 9:44:55 PM $10.00 Pacheco
20-May-2025 9:26:19 AM $5.00 Ballyhooseattle

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