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TEDDY WEAHKEE LARGE TRAVERTINE CARVED FROG
TEDDY WEAHKEE LARGE TRAVERTINE CARVED FROG
 
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Artist: Teddy Weahkee

Circa: 1940's

Provenance: Private collection
Our Price: $2,800.00


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Among the most renowned Zuni fetish carvers is Teddy Weahkee, c:1890 - 1965. This wonderful carved frog by Teddy, is carved from Travertine (Zuni Rock). 2 large carved shell arrow heads, feathers, turquoise, abalone and a rock that looks like a shell are the bundle belt that is wrapped with leather cord. Teddy's frogs are distinctive with the large round eyes, shallow carved shape of the body and tucked-in legs. This one is just so perfectly carved!

This frog measures 4" long x 2 5/8" wide x 2 3/8" tall. Teddy's carvings are rare and are highly collectable. 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 was also a master jeweler and worked for trader C.G. Wallace for many years.



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