Zuni fetish Kucate, Theodore ojo rock bear with bundle
Theodore Kucate
18990
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Details
- Age
- 1940 - 1960
- Style
- zuni
- Artist
- Theodore Kucate
- Origin
- New MExico
- Material
- ojo stone
- Condition
- excellent
- Dimensions
- 2'' H x 3'' W x 1.5'' D
- Estimated Value
- $400.00 - $750.00
Edited — imported as “Theodore Kucate (1888-1980)”
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Description
Imported
head turned to the left
Artist Bio
Imported
Farmer and jeweler when began carving in 1920s. Some drilled holes or slits for eyes, others inlaid turquoise chips and beads. Eyes later are raised dots. Set pieces of coral jet or turquoise into fetishes. Lone ojo rock often
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