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SKU: 220830-072

Zuni Pueblo Wood Painted Snakes By M. Chavez Set of 5

$137.00

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Late 20th Century

(A) 6.625" L x .25" D (B) 6.375" L x .25" D (C) 5.1875" L x .25" D (D) 5.25" L x .3125" D (E) 2.875" L x .1875" D

Hand Carved from Wood and Painted in Bright Colors in Geometric Designs

In Good Condition

Zuni Pueblo hand-carved and painted wooden snake fetishes associated with M. (Michael) Chavez are small traditional Native American carvings from Zuni Pueblo in western New Mexico. Chavez is a recognized Zuni family name among fetish carvers (others include David Chavez, Kenny Chavez, and Ephran Chavez, who typically work in stone such as serpentine, onyx, or marble). Wood-painted examples like those linked to Michael Chavez are less common than stone ones but fit the broader tradition of Zuni animal carvings sold to collectors. 

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Zuni

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 6.63 in0.25 in6.38 in0.25 in5.19 in0.25 in5.25 in0.31 in2.88 in0.19 in

Category: Snakes

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

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