Robert Michael Weahkee's late grandmother Edna Leki taught him to carve out of deer antler. She was probably the first female carver at Zuni. The Weahkee family is among the oldest carving families. The earliest recorded Weahkee carver was Teddy Weahkee who worked with noted Zuni dealer C.G. Wallace. Robert's father was Anderson Weahkee whose mother was Edna Leki. Her father was Teddy Weahkee.
Created from burnished antler, a delightful Owl pendant itself is about 3" long, 1 5/8" wide and 1 3/4" deep. This jet in turquoise-eyed raptor is presented on a nice leather cord that's approximately 24" long. Refreshing aquamarine, amethyst and lapis lazuli beads are strung on the little offering necklace.
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