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(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.