Some of us wonder through difficult or dark times. In our Zuni belief system we look and pray to Sun Father to guide us in his light and keep us from wondering off the path of light.
A hand carved Deer Antler Sun Father with spiritual eyes of Black Pen Shell. The boarders on his forehead are of Black Pen Shell and Gold Lip Mother of Pearl with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise inlay representing the sky/day. The other side is inlaid with Red Spiny Oyster Shell representing the setting sun. A hand carved Gold Mother of Pearl Eagle plume secured with Sterling Silver into the antler symbolizing his importance. A Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mouth speak of pure blessings. The burnished crown of the antler serves as his light. The necklaces symbolize his bounty, his higher power. Consisting of Mediterranean Coral, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Lapis. His hands grasp his sash belt that is inlaid with Green Serpentine pigment with a single Mediterranean Coral drop. A folded ceremonial robe is draped over his arms with symbols of Black Jet pigment triangles representing clouds with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise inlay for rain. A single Lapis Pigment dragonfly is placed above his robe signifying his messenger. At the bottom of the robe is a stone to stone inlay that represents the elements of Earth, that consists of Black Pen Shell, Turquoise, Orange Spiny Oyster Shell, Abalone Shell and Lapis. His kilt is made of lines of Black Jet pigment with inlay of Mediterranean Coral. His moccasins have Sleeping Beauty Turquoise button accents with burnished soles to give color and detail.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice Zuni copyright 2026 2/20/2026 @ 12 pm
About: 3"t by 1-1/2"w by 1-3/8"d
Item# 1729