$2,820
Southwest Carved Stone Fetish Figure, probably Zia, c. 19th century, the seated figure with relief-carved legs and arms, the head with broad nose, the shallow round eyes inlaid with mica, the chest inlaid with an irregular piece of turquoise, further embellished with a string necklace of early green turquoise beads and abalone pendant, smooth patina from handling, ht. 5 1/2 in. Literature: Conn, 1979, p. 230.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-05-13