Cerrillos Turquoise Zuni Maiden

Burt Awelagte's fetishes have a highly unique abstract style that is immediately recognizable by the soft angular lines and curves that suggest exaggerated body contours. He delights in emphasizing the face, breaking it down into elemental shapes. He enjoys utilizing striking stones such as rare Cerrillos turquoise from the Cerrillos Hills near Madrid, New Mexico. It is famous for a unique green color as seen on the long hair of this Zuni Maiden. The golden matrix areas are equally beautiful. Facial features are inlaid with jet. About 2 3/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" deep.