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Teddy Weahkee Zuni Carved Bone Mudhead Figure
Teddy Weahkee Zuni Carved Bone Mudhead Figure
 
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Artist: Teddy Weahkee

Circa: 1940's/50's

Provenance: Private collectors

Our Price: $1,500.00


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Among the most renowned Zuni fetish carvers is Teddy Weahkee (1890-1965). This wonderful carved Mudhead figure by Teddy features a shell, turquoise and heishi bundle belt wrapped around a leather garment. This figure measures 5" tall and 3 7/8" wide outstretched arms. The figure is in excellent condition.

A veteran of World War I, Weahkee attended school in Phoenix; and, upon returning to Zuni, he participated in the archaeological dig at Hawikuh (1917-1923) where he gained firsthand knowledge of ancient Zuni art forms. Weahkee became well-known for a style of fetish carving that closely resembles historic Zuni forms. He also carved highly distinctive human figures. The material used is deer antler.



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