A stunning six directional set with the Bear, the protector of the West, carrying his directional brothers on his offering bundle. A nice specimen of Kingman Turquoise with eyes of 22k gold. On the bundle is a high grade Lapis arrow point tied together with deer leather. On top sits the brother of the Sky, the Eagle and the color associated with him is multicolor. He is carved with iridescent Abalone with lapis inlaid eyes. Mountain Lion is the protector of the North and his color is Yellow. He is carved with Gold Lip Mother of Pearl and eyes inlaid with Lapis. Badger is the protector of the South and his color is Red. He is carved with Red Spiny Oyster Shell and eyes inlaid with lapis. Wolf is the protector of the East and his color is White. He is carved with the white side of Gold Lip Mother of Pearl and eyes inlaid with Lapis. Shrew is the protector of down below or underground and his color is Black. He is carved with Black Marble and eyes inlaid with Lapis. All the brothers are beaded with fine Olive shell and branches of Pink Coral with accents of Kingman Turquoise beads. All materials used in this directional set are top quality.
This Museum Quality masterpiece won second place at the 2022 Heard Museum Art Market in March.
Signed: Troy Sice Zuni copyright 2021 7/29/2021 2pm
About 3 3/4"tall by 2 3/4"wide by 3 3/4"long
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Item# 1217