Albert Eustace

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Though he began as a potter, Albert Eustace's carvings caught our attention early in his career. Our first acquistion was a shell maiden. It wasn't long before he moved on to stone and animal carvings, many being large, table sized fetishes. He is related to the Othole, Edaakie and Quam families.

We cannot be sure of the date of this carving, but based on the size and style would expect that it was carved in the 2000's. It is a spectacular piece of (most likely) natural turquoise, with minimal carving and polishing leaving the stone somewhat rough and organic. The buffalo has a strong presence with its bulky body and head-down stance. The horns are inlaid of sculpted antler and the eyes are inlaid of jet.

The buffalo didn't range as far south as Zuni Pueblo but hunters did go out to hunt them to the north and east of present day Zuni. They also traded items for buffalo hide, horn and meat. Moccasins made of buffalo hide, robes and blankets - these were all highly prized by the Zuni as evidenced when the Spanish first encountered them in the mid 1500's. The buffalo is associated with strength, sustance and bringing snow in the winter.

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

No.: GE-106 | Available | How to order

Price: $350.

Zuni Carver: Albert Eustace

Item: Buffalo

Material: Natural Turquoise

Dimensions: 2 3/8"L x 1 5/8"T x 7/8"W

Signed: AE, Zuni, NM

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