Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(8) Native American & Southwest Hardstone, Shell & Resin Fetishes
- Price realized
- $254
- Pre-sale estimate
- $60 – $80
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- June 8, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 3 - June 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 4-Day Auction Event
Lot description
(lot of 8) Native American and Southwest style fetishes, various hardstone, shell, and resin, including: (1) horned toad with turquoise eyes, signed Ben K. (Ben Kaamasee, Zuni, 20th c.), possibly serpentine; (1) blue horned toad, material unknown, with orangish red eyes, signed F/C, Z N.M; (1) carved shell cardinal, with Sun Face mount, signed Darrin Boone, N.M (Zuni, New Mexico, 20th c.); (1) abalone angel fish, signed Philbert Beyuka (Zuni, 20th c.); (1) carved shell bat, unsigned, retaining tag attributing to Todd Lowsayatee (Zuni, 20thc.); (1) carved stone horned toad, with turquoise accented eyes, signed Davin Singer, (Navajo, 20th c.); (1) stone rabbit, apparently unsigned; (1) large faux turquoise bear (resin), one foot signed M, likely lacking fish in mouth, largest: approx 4"h, 6.25"w, 3.25"d, 4lbs total Provenance: From the estate of Carl Carter (Texas, 1955-2023)
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
