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Paintings/Sculptures and Southwest related material
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A Leekya Deyuse turquoise bear fetish

19 June 2017, 11:00 PDT
San Francisco

US$8,000 - US$12,000

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A Leekya Deyuse turquoise bear fetish

Zuni, hand-carved from a substantial piece of stone, the head slightly turned, muzzle delineated, darkened eyes and nostrils, the broad body supported by stout front legs, the hind legs splayed and belly nearly touching the ground.
height 4 3/4in, length 10in, weight 14,345 carats (2869g or 6lbs 5.2oz)

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Acquired from the artist in the 1930s by John Bonnell, founder of the White Hogan Trading Post

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