Large Number 8 Turquoise Bear by Herbert Halate

Description

Offered by
Antique American Indian Art, LLC.
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Southwestern Fetishes
Large Number 8 Turquoise Bear Zuni Fetish
by
Herbert Halate
1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Late 20th Century
An impressive carving with black stone tied to back.
The
Number 8 Turquoise mine
is in the Lynn mining district in Eureka County, Nevada. The mine has not produced Turquoise for a number of years. The Number Eight Turquoise mine was bought up by a gold mining company that does not mine the Turquoise, nor lease out the rights to the Turquoise.
Herbert Halate
has been carving fetishes for more than 20 years. His style is abstract, with large, smooth carvings of heavy, stylized bears and animals. The weighty sculptural quality of his carvings is striking. Herb's uniform, signature aesthetic is understated dramatic elegance. His highly polished bears sport simple and contrastive turquoise bundles; his stylization is unmistakable. This is a rarely seen Turquoise bear with the Jet bundle.
Private Estate Collection - Excellent Condition.
210522-05
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