Home > Native American Art > Fetishes >

Teddy Weahkee Zuni Carved Bone Mudhead Figure
Teddy Weahkee Zuni Carved Bone Mudhead Figure
 
Enlarge Additional Photos:

Artist: Teddy Weahkee

Circa: 1940's/50's

Provenance: Private collectors

Our Price: $2,000.00


Availability: Usually Ships in 2 to 3 Business Days
Product Code: FDW2
Qty:

Description
 
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 6 1/4" 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.



Vintage Zuni Owl Bolo Tie $500.00
STUNNING FRED PESHLAKAI BLUE GEM BRACELET SET $6,800.00
NATURAL DAMELE VARISCITE CABOCHON 14.5 cts $58.00
LAWRENCE SAUFKIE HOPI LANDERS TURQUOISE SET*SOLD*
BEAUTIFUL BOWMAN PENWA ZUNI KNIFEWING PIN $1,800.00
RED BRECCIATED AGATE 9.5 cts $14.25
NATURAL MORENCI TURQUOISE MATCHED PAIR 20 cts.*SOLD* $58.00
RICK MANUEL MAN IN THE MAZE RING*SOLD* $165.00
FRANK DISHTA SR. PIN/PENDANT WITH SILVER BEADS*SOLD* $1,500.00