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He often collaborates with his wife, Daphne Quam (also spelled Daphne Boone in some sources), creating pieces from materials like selenite, ricolite, lapis lazuli, Murano glass, and bowlerite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878051602597,"sku":"250416-10","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14395_i19_w776.jpg?v=1757348086"},{"product_id":"5233-13-navajo-fetish-bear-with-red-coral-on-back-and-eyes-by-jack-black","title":"Navajo Fetish Black Jet Bear Fetish with Red Coralby Jack Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 3.25\"\" H x 4.5\"\" L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual work with a small depressing \/ dish on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45878077620389,"sku":"251031-02","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p14716_i1_w778.jpg?v=1757348750"},{"product_id":"zuni-bear-fetish-by-kual-lementino","title":"Zuni Bear Fetish By Kual Lementino","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 2000\u003cbr\u003eSize 2.625\" L x 2.25\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from Angelite with Mother of Pearl Arrowhead, Coral and Turquoise Beads Attached on Back and has Etched Designs Signed K.L.M.\u003cbr\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003eExcellent Condition\u003cbr\u003eKual Lementino is a contemporary Zuni Pueblo artist known for his traditional animal fetishes, including bears. Zuni carvers often sign with initials (e.g., K.L. for Kual Lementino), and the \"M.\" could be a variant, middle initial, or marking style. Kual Lementino is part of a family of artisans (brothers include Ed and Tim Lementino, also carvers) and is recognized for detailed, traditional-style pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\"Zuni Bear Fetish By K.L.M.\", it appears you're inquiring about a specific Zuni Native American fetish carving—a small, hand-carved stone sculpture representing a bear, signed or attributed to an artist with the initials K.L.M. Zuni fetishes are traditional artifacts from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, USA, and are highly valued in Native American art and culture. If this is a specific piece you're referencing (e.g., from a collection or sale), it may be a lesser-known or vintage work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46014528422053,"sku":"22-0466","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0466_1.jpg?v=1774240919"},{"product_id":"zuni-bear-fetish-by-ulysses-mahkee","title":"Zuni Bear Fetish By Ulysses Mahkee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e1.5\" H x 2.625\" L x .5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Carved from Orange and Mustard Yellow Stone with 2 Inlaid Turquoise Eyes and Etched with a Heartline on one Side and Native Carvings on the Other Side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eUlysses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eMahkee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e (often spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eVlysses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e in some references, likely a variant) is a renowned Zuni Pueblo artisan from New Mexico, specializing in hand-carved stone fetishes. With over two decades of experience, he is celebrated for his intricate etchings, detailed heartlines (symbolizing the animal's life force), and use of natural materials like pipestone, turquoise inlays, and coral accents. 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Her pieces align with the tradition of carvers like the Leekya or Quam families, known for detailed animal forms and inlays. Concha family members have contributed to the Zuni art market through cooperatives like the Zuni Artist Resource Team (ZART), which supports direct sales at fair prices. 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His work blends traditional Zuni styles with abstract and unique elements, often featuring bundle offerings symbolizing protection, good luck, peace, and harmony. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAwelagte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e frequently carves bears, which hold deep spiritual significance in Zuni culture as guardian fetishes of the West, embodying healing powers, strength in adversity, inner perception, and courage. 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