ZUNI FETISH Lg Marble Mountain Lion by Francis Leekya

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White Marble Mountain Lion with Turquoise Eyes, by Francis Leekya 5 3/4" long If you are struck by this fetish carved by Francis Leekya (d. 2003), you probably would like a little background on this piece and the artist. He was the son of Leekya Deyuse who most art historians would describe as the most important/influential 20th century Zuni Artist. While his fathers influence is evident, Francis developed his own style that "pushed the boundaries" of Zuni fetish carving. Each Carving has a presence and an identifiable personality, as well as a great respect for the stone itself. These pieces have a dynamic energy yet simultaneously have a very calm/gentle quality that bespeaks the care/love with which they were carved. As is typically the case after an important artist has deceased, the prices for Francis's pieces have risen dramatically. Please Google his name and you can quickly familiarize yourself with the current retail pricing. 3-5" long pieces typically sell anywhere from $625 to $850 retail, one this large would retail for over $1000. These dozen of so pieces that I will be auctioning for my brother over the next few weeks, from his southwestern art collection, represent a rare opportunity for either a novice or upper level collector to acquire some wonderful pieces from a highly esteemed carver, whose entire 1998-2003 read more

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