A young dancing pueblo maiden carried away by the compelling beat of the drum.
A hand carved Elk Antler dancing maiden fetish with meticulously incised detailed hair and hair buns. Adorn with a hand carved Gold Mother of Pearl feather & pinned with Sterling Silver.
Eyes are inlaid Black Pen Shell and mouth inlaid with Mediterranean Coral.
The necklace is inlaid with Mediterranean Coral, Lapis, Malachite and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
Shawl detailed with bold Red Pipe Stone pigment, skirt with detailed hem.
Moccasins are inlaid with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, incised and burned for contrast.
Artist: Ray Tsalate
Signed: Tsalate
About: 2 3/8" T by 2" W by 1 1/4"D
Item# 1642