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Maxx Laate

Zuni Spirits is proud to represent a variety of Zuni fetish carvers, including Maxx Laate ! Zuni fetishes are treasures from the talented artisans of Zuni Pueblo, NM! We appreciate your interest in Zuni fetishes. Collecting them is a passion we share! Zuni Spirits is celebrating eleven years of online web-gallery representation of Zuni fetish carvings! Maxx Laate is just one of the talented artisans whose work you'll find often at Zuni Spirits! Collectors of Zuni fetishes not only acquire wonderful works art, they also support the Zuni community and culture! Collectors of Zuni fetishes not only acquire wonderful works art, they also support the Zuni community and culture!

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My mother went with me to Zuni once. She had a great time and enjoyed meeting all the carvers who would come and go from the various trading posts. Maxx and Pernell (d.) always appeared together. They were kind to her and even signed her copy of Kent McManis book ("so I can explain to my friends just what it IS you are doing ..."). They seemed to enjoy immensely being asked for their autographs! Pernell died suddenly a couple of years ago and I am sure he is missed greatly by all his family but certainly most by Maxx. Maxx continues to carry on though we have discerned a change in his work. I guess it's just part of life .. carry on.

This tiny turquoise bear might not be big in all the usual methods of measurement but trust me when I say that this little bear's spirit is massive! His winter-coat body is massive and the fish in his mouth is likely his last one just before he disappears to sleep off a cold and lonely season in his den. Fish and bear are all carved of one stone. The eyes are inlaid of jet and Maxx has signed the bottom.

We were so taken with this "little" guy .. he got a movie. You can view it here.

If you would like to read more about the Bear's characteristics and attributes click here. And click here to hear "Bear" in Shiwi, the language of Zuni.




    No.: 0539 | S O L D
    Price: $75.
    Zuni Carver: Maxx Laate
    Item: Bear
    Material: Turquoise
    Dimensions: 1 1/16" L x 13/16 T x 5/8 W
    Signed: Yes, Maxx L
    Shipping costs: $8.50 + depending on your location

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The Zuni Fetish Story

If you're new to Zuni fetish collecting and interested in learning more about them, we have written a short article about Zuni fetishes and what they mean to the Zuni culture. CLICK HERE to read the article on Zuni fetishes.

Zuni Fetish Meanings

We've written this article to inform Zuni fetish collectors about the specific meanings and attributes of the more traditional Zuni fetish carvings. CLICK HERE to read the article on Zuni fetish meanings.

The Zuni Language

If, as a Zuni fetish collector, you haven't had the opportunity visit Zuni Pueblo but would enjoy hearing some words in the Zuni language, we hope you'll findthis article interesting and informative. CLICK HERE and turn up your volume to enjoy!

The Zuni Spirits Blog

In an effort to keep our collectors informed of new arrivals, posts of interest to Zuni fetish collectors, the latest critters to visit our east Texas woods, rants, raves and rambles will be published HERE at the Zuni Spirits Blog. You may subscribe (& unsubscribe) at this link.





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