Lot 1006
Native American Arrowheads and Zuni Carved Bears
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $400-600
Dimensions: The largest bear measures 5.75×1.5×4.5 in.
Condition: The arrowheads have some light wear and scratches.
Additional Information: Includes nine black obsidian hand-made arrowheads of various sizes and shapes. The arrowheads are Pre-Columbian, West Mexico Colima culture obsidian points.
Also includes a four sided carved round tan colored arrowhead stone weapon. The 4-sided carving is a Pre-Columbian Yucatan Mayan abstract chalcedony flint chip-carved to resemble a bat in flight. 700-1200 AD
And includes two carved polished Zuni fetish bears. These are typically made by the Zuni people of New Mexico. They are believed to hold spiritual power and have a deep connection to nature. Each animal embodies specific traits, the bear symbolizes strength and healing. One bear is larger than the other and both have feathers and turquoise rocks or shells tied to their backs. The larger bear carving also has cut turquoise shells to form its mouth.
Provenance Four points and abstract Mayan flint: Artemis Gallery, Co.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1006
- Closed
- June 27, 2025
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