A Large Zuni Turquoise Encrusted Fetish Olla - Edna Leki - 7 1/4"h x 8 1/2"d

Description

Hand Crafted Zuni Pueblo Pottery Turquoise Encrusted Large Fetish Jar, with Hand Carved Fetishes Attributed to Edna Leki (1924 – 2003)
Circa: Mid-Late 20
th
Century
Condition: Very Good: When handled, this jar sheds some its turquoise encrustation.
7 1/4 inches high x 8 1/2 inches in diameter.
Description: This is an attractive and decorative example of a fetish jar with a dynamic presence, a beautiful form, and expert construction. Anthropologist Ruth Kirk stated that fetish jars have been used in this century to house ceremonially used fetishes in Kivas. Ceremonial jars have a feeding hole, which allows cornmeal to be placed in the jar to feed the fetishes. The fetishes on this jar are carved from antlers and may represent fish. Beads mostly of shell and turquoise are attached to the jar.
Zuni Pueblo was established hundreds of years ago, and is located around 35 miles south of Gallup, New Mexico.
This item was from a Northern California estate.
Shipping insurance is included in the USA.
This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
This auction is presented by Jerry Weisberg, Tribal Antiques
Satisfaction is guaranteed.