Gregg Lasiloo's blue Corn-Maiden Katsina emerges with grace from Mother Earth with magnificent finely detailed traditional whorls of hair on the side of her head, colorful Corn body, and elegant blue corn leaves. The precision and diligence with which this katsina doll has been created with is truly inspiring. Carved from cottonwood root and painting with dynamically vibrant acrylics, she is true exquisite. The blue hues used are a signature feature in Gregg's outstanding woodworks. 10" tall, 2" wide, and 2 1/2" deep. Signed by the artist.

Stones beautify landscapes, mesmerizing us with their natural beauty. No wonder there are so many rock hounds who cherish them. Variation of color, pattern and texture is part of what makes all stones appealing. Lionel Sanchez's old-style Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) is carved from a tawny golden-hued found stone. Flecks of mica sparkle like tiny drops of sunlight. Approximately 4" long, 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" tall.

A tranquil foal sits quietly with legs neatly folded under. The fishrock serpentine Horse, carved by Vivella Cheama, sports a smooth polished body with marvelous details including incised forelock, mane and tail. The carving measures about 2" long, 3/8" wide by 1 1/2" tall and has bright blue eyes of inlaid lapis.

Ola Eriacho creates some of the most gorgeous Zuni jewelry like this colorful Zuni Maiden pin/pendant. Ola is a master of the challenging stone to stone inlay technique. Iridescent mother-of-pearl, bright coral, bold jet, uplifting turquoise and vibrant lapis lazuli sit snugly side by side in sterling silver. Hair from sterling silver is traditionally whorled in side rolls. About 2" long and 1" wide. Signed by the artist. The lovely silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

Everyone could use a shaggy Bear  friend to encourage them through the rough and rocky patches of life. Carved by Paulette and Farlan Quam, this Picasso marble bear wears a sweet and peaceful expression letting you know you are not in this alone. An incised a furry coat keeps this bear warm and cozy, while a cheerful purple shell and turquoise offering bundle brings an extra dose of optimism.  Warm and loving eyes of inlaid turquoise complete this approximately 2 1/8" long, 1 1/4" wide, and 1 1/2" tall companion bear. 

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The name chipmunk may originate from the Indigenous Algonquin word jidmoonh which is pronounced chit-moon and means squirrel. It may also have origins with the Ojibwe word ajidamoo which translates to "one who descends trees headlong". Ray Tsalate's spunky chipmunk or squirrel has been masterfully sculpted from burnished antler. Eyes and little nose are from pen shell inlays. A shell point offering is accompanied by branch red coral and faceted turquoise beads. About 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide and 1" tall.

Dragonfly knows just where to hover near water of course. These wonderful winged insects are aerial acrobats able to fly backwards, hang about and turn suddenly. These gifts of flight make them efficient hunters. Celebrate the wondrous water creature dragonfly in Justin Red Elk's creation from carved jet accented with serpentine overlays. Eyes are from rich pipestone. About 3" long, 2 1/2" wide and 5/8" tall.

Ancient Indigenous societies such as the Maya regard bats as having supernatural powers and give strength against enemies. Bats are vital pollinators who support cave communities of insects, amphibians and other small creatures that rely on the nutrients in bat guano. Bats also consume great quantities of deadly mosquitoes. Frankie Eustace's Bat has turquoise eyes and an inlay. The stunning Picasso marble specimen resembles a cave system. About 1 1/2" tall, 3 1/4" wide and 1/2" deep.

Bobbie Natewa's wonderfully crocheted Zuni Man doll is traditionally attired in moccasins, totes a crossbody pouch, wears a head scarf and belt sash with her initials woven in. This amazingly handmade artwork is bountifully decorated with miniature costume jewelry including a little concho belt and a real bivalve shell necklace. This special collectible work of art comes with a complimentary doll stand. About 16" tall, 15" wide and 6" deep, from soft earth-toned acrylic yarns.

Bobbie Natewa has been a wonderful fetish carver in the past. She's also a wonderful crochet artist. Her latest offering is a colorful Zuni Olla Maiden doll skillfully hand-crocheted from soft acrylic yarn, dressed and ready for all the doings. In real life, Olla Maidens skillfully balance pottery jars a top their heads, dancing in grace and tradition. No detail was spared. A dress called a manta is secured by a sash belt. A pretty knitted pink and white blouse has sweet ruffled sleeves. A cape bears blossoms accompanied by Bobbie's initials. Hair is traditionally styled. Generously adorned with miniature costume jewelry like earrings, a naja or crescent necklace, bracelets and rings, she also comes with a complimentary display stand. A wonderful collectible treasure. About 20" tall, 15" wide and 6" deep.

We're happy to welcome Davis Coonsis to Keshi's website with a fishing Bear sculpted from jet with turquoise eyes. A juicy fish is from turquoise with jet features. Bears are wonderful hunters using different fishing techniques. Sometimes they wait and watch the water before pinning down a fast swimming fish. Or they may simply dive and chase their prey. When bears carry fish away from banks and into the woods, the carcasses decompose providing excellent nutrients to the soil which helps plants grow healthy and strong. The fortified plants are then eaten by other animals. Altogether, measurements are roughly 2" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall.

Troy Sice is a prize-winning Zuni artist expressing traditional ways through extraordinary carvings. He recently brought by a gorgeous Maiden Grandmother masterfully made from burnished antler, in a slightly leaning stance. Eyes from jet and a red coral mouth are reassuring. A stunning double-layer necklace is inlaid with red coral and serpentine. Whorled hair and the wearing of a shawl indicates she's not had a baby but has mothered many. You can almost feel the soft folds of the warm shawl that's decorated with coral, jet, turquoise and crushed pipestone inlays. About 1 3/8" tall, 3/4" wide and 3/4" deep.

Peacocks are colorful pheasants in the peafowl family. They were designated as the national bird of India in 1963. Known as mayura in Sanskrit, peacocks hold an honored place often depicted in temple art, mythology, poetry, music and traditions. Gilbert Bowannie's foraging bird from sodalite displays a relaxed train with jet in turquoise eye spots. A male peacock spreads its tail feathers in a spectacular fan display of blue and green. Each feather hosts an eye-like shape giving the illusion of large penetrating eyes. Not only do these eyes attract mates, but they also scare away potential predators and act as camouflage. Eyes are from jet in turquoise inlays, while a crest is from shell and turquoise. About 2 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide and 1 3/4" tall.

Zuni Pueblo jeweler Quintin Quam's mastery in both lapidary and silversmithing skills results in a beautiful overlay inlay presentation of a phenomenal Eastern Bluebird pendant. The top piece of sterling silver was laboriously sawed out to leave a negative space of design. Another piece of silver is annealed to it. Colorful lapis lazuli, spiny oyster shell, shell, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, malachite, pen shell and jet were then meticulously inlaid bringing to life a sweet feathered friend out in nature. Measurements including the sterling silver bale are approximately 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide. Signed by the artist.

Our Keshi gallery will be hosting Quintin Quam for an Artist Reception during Market weekend in Santa Fe, NM on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Melvin Sandoval's artistry blesses this Bear with a comforting presence. He has no formal art training but learned on his own through studying books and at first, working only with hand tools. By the way, this Mexican dolomite specimen is glorious. By honoring a bear’s natural traits such as strength, journeying, protection, mothering, hunting and gathering, we can try and summon those great qualities within ourselves. Dimensions are approximately 3 1/2" long, 1" wide, and 1 5/8" tall.

Desert Turtles eat cacti that provide great nutrition and moisture. Hooked beaks easily grind the succulents. Maxx Laate's wonderful "Turtle Eating Cactus" is carved from one portion of antler crown to a dimension of approximately 4 1/2" long, 2 5/8" wide and 2" tall. Wonderful etching brings out reptilian skin and a lovely carapace. Expressive eyes are from turquoise inlays. The cactus is incised for prickly spines.

A powerful Eagle (or Hawk) pair swoops in to protect Zuni Pueblo. Raptors like eagles and hawks are extremely efficient fliers. They regularly change flight behavior in response to different aerial environments and the purpose of their flight, including hunting. Carved from one antler specimen, Jerrold Lahaleon, Jr.'s work displays great movement. The raptor's watchful eyes are from turquoise inlays and plumage is beautifully detailed. The ancient village has turquoise accents. Measurements are coming in at approximately 4 1/4" tall, 2" wide and 1 3/4" deep.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this eagle fetish will go to the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary.

Indigenous Peoples believe whales are ancient beings, a source of wisdom and divinity. Whales inspire with their graceful majesty and beautiful mysterious music. Danette Laate's precious whale has been carved from onyx and given turquoise eyes. Etched ventral pleats or folds start at the jaw and run vertically down the underside. In nature, the pleats expand helping whales scoop up giant mouthfuls of water and food when eating. About 1 3/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1" tall.

Picasso marble is beloved for a natural array of hues such as tan, yellow and even subtle pink. Jacob Wilson's mighty steer has been wonderfully sculpted from a Picasso marble with stunning soft purple inclusions, how special is that. Eyes are from turquoise inlays. We love this approximately 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall bovine's power stance and mighty horns. Jacob's father is master carver Terry Wilson.

The Aztec god Huehuecóyotl or Old Coyote is a shapeshifting creative force in storytelling, music, dance and merriment. Ancient Teotihuacán warriors dressed up during ceremonies as coyotes to harness their beneficial power. Brian Yatsattie's foraging Coyote (Wolf or Fox) has been sculpted from Fordite, a gorgeous recycled material from hardened paint by way of automobile factories. Eyes are watchful, from jet inlays. Coyotes are devoted to family, great communicators and they mate for life. A keystone species, they are natural pest control agents. About 3 3/8" long, 5/8" wide and 1" tall.

Zuni Pueblo jeweler Tracey Bowekaty is beloved for her carved corn earrings. She's selected turquoise and inlaid colorful pieces of turquoise, lapis lazuli, jet, malachite, coral and alunite. A gorgeous setting from sterling silver husks and three ball elements adorn these approximately 1 3/8" long and 5/8" wide pretty earrings for pierced ears. Measurements include the hooks. Signed by the artist.

Because they live this way each day, a beaver's animal medicine is about hard work, diligence and reaping the satisfying results. Cheryl Beyuka's invigorating chrysocolla Beaver can inspire you to make a plan and fulfill your goals. A broad tail is nicely cross-hatched. Ears, whiskers and front paws are etched, while focused eyes are set with red coral. The gift offering bundle is chock full of goodies like carnelian, pearl, garnet, turquoise and lapis lazuli beads. About 2 1/4" long, 2" wide and 1 1/4" tall.

Imagine gifting this extraordinary miniature guitar pin/pendant to the music lover in your life. Handmade by Ola Eriacho from sterling silver, pen shell, coral, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, jet and purple spiny oyster shell, all inlaid in the challenging stone to stone jewelry method. Measurements are approximately 2 3/8" long and 3/4" wide. Signed by the artist. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

Indigenous ones have been in company of Lizards since ancient times. Their likeness has been found on petroglyphs and pottery, among other places. In Zuni Pueblo, horned lizards are highly respected and associated with the Red Ant Society. Mexican cultures also respect horned lizards attributing the words: "Don't tread on me! I am the color of the earth and I hold the world; therefore walk carefully, that you do not tread on me." Jensen Charlie, III's lizard (or perhaps a horned lizard) has incredible scale details and a decorative line of handsome turquoise inlays. About 3 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and 5/8" tall, carved from fish rock serpentine.

A red parrot or macaw and a Raven were inspired of a Zuni legend in which long ago, a priest named Yanauluha blew on his staff producing plumes and eggs. Two eggs were blue like the sky, while two eggs were earth-toned red. The People were asked to chose. Some selected the colorful blue eggs, which after much care and attention turned into a raven. The not so colorful eggs cracked and emerged into a vibrant parrot or macaw. Those who chose the raven became the Raven People or Winter People, while those who selected the macaw became the Macaw or Summer People.

Cameron Kalestewa also worked in sacred Corn Mountain or Dowa Yalanne in Zuni Pueblo, with a rising Sunface. The beautiful border has feather and arrow elements. These stunning designs were achieved with the pyrogravure art technique and acrylic paints on a pine slab. Measurements include beaded loop: approximately 10" long, 8 1/2" wide and 3/4" deep. Signed by the artist.

In the world of geology, two minerals can be easily confused because they look so similar. Brian Yatsattie's smoothly sculpted Frog is from ruby in zoisite distinguished from ruby in fuchsite because the latter has blue kyanite alteration rims around the ruby. Ruby in zoisite is usually marked with a scattering of black hornblende crystals as seen on the cheek, shoulder and back leg region of this wonderful must-have frog. The majority of this specimen showcases rich ruby, absolutely beautiful. Eyes are from jet inlays. About 2 5/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 7/8" tall.