How charming and sweet is this! Three, mudhead kachinas made from antler, then painted with a sepia color and dressed with hide. These are attributed to the Zuni carver Teddy Weahkee (1890 – 1965). Bumps taken from the antlers make up the facial features – eyes, mouth and ears. Fingers and toes are differentiated on […]
The handle of this rattle shows much wear and use, signs that this was at one time regularly used. The gourd shape is classic with a larger upper radius and a smaller lower section. A black band of paint defines the widest point of the rattle and separates the spaces into upper and lower. Semi […]
This is an elegant bulto by Frank Applegate of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Joseph, wearing a crown, is holding Jesus in his right hand. Joseph is wearing a dark robe tied at the waist with a sash. Beneath the rob is red clothing. He rests on the original stand. He is made of wood, covered […]
