Bat Zuni Fetish Carving by Leland Boone SWT-FSH-0043 NA Artifacts balanced silhouette

balanced silhouette

This sterling silver cuff crafted by Navajo artist Murphy Platero features Sonoran gold turquoise set in square

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Sterling silver

Bat Zuni Fetish Carving by Leland Boone SWT-FSH-0043 NA Artifacts balanced silhouetteThis Bat Zuni fetish carving by Leland Boone is carved from richly patterned sodalite, allowing the deep blue and white veining of the stone to define the wings. A small carved offering bundle rests on the bat's back, accented with turquoise and shell beads that provide a delicate contrast to the polished stone. The broad, gently curved wings give the piece a clean, understated silhouette that lets the natural material take center stage. Bat fetishes