{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-black-and-white-penguin-fetish-by-calvert-bowannie","title":"Zuni Pueblo Black and White Penguin Fetish By Calvert Bowannie","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th\/Early 21st Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.125\" H x .875\" L x .875\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Black Jet and White Inlaid Mother of Pearl with 2 Inlaid Turquoise Eyes Signed By C.B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalvert Bowannie is a renowned Zuni Pueblo fetish carver known for his distinctive black-and-white animal carvings, particularly penguins, ravens, skunks, whales\/orcas, and magpies. He specializes in using black marble (or black onyx\/Belgian marble) for the body, inlaid with white mother-of-pearl (or clam shell) for the belly and accents to mimic the penguin's tuxedo-like coloration, often adding turquoise inlays for eyes. These pieces are hand-carved, polished, and signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis penguin fetishes are among his most popular works, described as adorable, whimsical, and simplified in form. They typically measure around 1-2 inches in height and are sold through galleries and online Native American art dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuni fetishes are small stone carvings traditionally believed to hold spiritual power, though modern ones sold commercially are artistic representations rather than ceremonially blessed items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47307151769765,"sku":"5224-0488","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-0488_1.jpg?v=1765839500","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/zuni-pueblo-black-and-white-penguin-fetish-by-calvert-bowannie","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}