While the real thing are hardly my favorite .. this little jet and shell wasp made by Justin Red Elk is really adorable. The creative use of materials, the attention to detail and the skilled rendition of this carver make this one a pretty irresistable candidate for your collection! There aren't many "bugs" carved today. In all our years selling Zuni fetishes, we've seen only a handful.

Justin is the nephew of Herb Halate, grandson of the late Leonard Halate, so he has lots of experience to draw from within his family. He has made the wings and bands on the abdomen of gold-lipped Mother of pearl. The body and alternating bands are made of jet and the eyes are turquoise. It's a really neat little wasp .. and an interesting example of the imagination and skill that is apparent in Zuni. When you think about the total population and the number of Zunis who are artists (carvers, jewelers, painters, dancer, musicians), it's pretty amazing!

Justin has initialed this piece on the bottom

No.: 15088| SOLD

Zuni Carver: Justin Red Elk

Item: Wasp

Material: Jet & Gold lipped Mother of pearl

Dimensions: 2 1/4"L x 3/8"T x 1 3/4"W

Signed: Yes

Shipping costs: depends on your location

Plus state sales tax to Texas residents!

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