Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
3/6/2020 - 3/8/2020
A Full Belly Frog
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1 x 0.75 x 0.75 inches (L x W x D)
Standing frog ready to leap for its next meal. Multi-stone hand carved and signed by the artist.
Bearllerina
Troy Sice
Zuni fetish Carving/Sculpture
3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches (L x W x D)
Inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Classic Nutcracker Ballet preformed at the Lensic Theatre in Santa Fe New Mexico. Here the artist creates a new style bear.
Celestial Earrings
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Jewelry
1 x 1 inches (L x W)
Asymmetrical celestial earrings. All Hand cut natural stones. Signed by artist.
Cherish Myself Bear
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.75 x 1.25 x 0.75 inches (L x W x D)
This little bear is hugging him/herself. A reminder to love oneself. All natural materials and signed by the artist.
Exotic Shaman Rain Frog
Troy Sice
Sculpture
10 x 7 x 5 inches (L x W x D)
A large specimen of Afghan Lapis carved into a rain forest shaman frog. Inlayed with all natural materials including parrot feathers. Signed by the artist.
Happy Bear
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.5 x 1.25 x 2 inches (L x W x D)
This bear looks like he’s leaning forward or ready to run. Hand made with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
I Smell Something Bear
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving.
3 x 1.25 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
Whimsical Elk Antler bear has his head turned, “Is that food I smell?” Hand carved with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
Leaning Forward Bear
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
This posing bear is slightly leaning to one side. Hand carved and inlayed with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
Moon Mother
Troy Sice
Sculpture
4.5 x 1.5 x 1.25 inches (L x W x D)
The Moon Mother (Sun Father’s Wife) is a celestial being who marks when certain religious ceremonies will begin. She is the keeper of the Lunar Calendar. Hand carved and signed by the artist.
Parrot Clan
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Jewelry
14.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
A hand carved Afghan Lapis parrot inlayed with Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Mediterranean Coral and Copper. Faceted Chrysoprase, Lapis & Rubies finished with apatite. Sterling sliver bars and clasps. All materials are natural. Signed by the artist.
Play Time
Troy Sice
Fetish Carvings
4.25 x 5.5 x 5.25 inches (L x W x D)
Hand carved elk antler bear inlayed with natural Sugilite, Mediterranean Coral, Afghan Lapis and pen-shell. Black Jet pigment. Nose, ears and tail are burnished for detail. Signed by the artist.
Poised In Prayer
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.75 x 0.75 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
Looking to the heavens deep in prayer. Hand carved with all natural materials and signed by the artist.
Protector of the East
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
3 x 1.25 x 3 inches (L x W x D)
The Wolf is the Guardian of the East. All traditional Zuni animal carvings are done with all four legs on ground. This standing wolf is unique to this artist. Making this a contemporary fetish carving. Hand carved and signed by the artist.
Resting Colorful Frog
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
0.75 x 1 x 1.25 inches (L x W x D)
Traditional Zuni Frog Fetish. Multi-stone inlay. All natural materials and signed by the artist.
Sacred White Corn Maiden
Troy Sice
Sculpture
7.5 x 3 x 1.5 inches (L x W x D)
This is an award winning sculpture. Complete with the 96th Annual Santa Fe Indian Market Second Place Ribbon.
Scoping Out Badger
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.75 x 0.75 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
Standing badger scoping things out. Hand carved with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
Star Gazer
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
2 x 0.75 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
This little bear looking up to the night sky, star gazing. Hand carved with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
Traditional Zuni Bear Fetish Necklace (reversible)
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Jewelry
16 x 5 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
A hand carved piece of Smokey Black Lip Mother of Pearl traditional bear inlayed with sleeping beauty turquoise tongue and heart line. Reverse side tongue & heart line inlayed Mediterranean coral, eye is inlayed sleeping beauty turquoise. High grade Afghan lapis is used for the necklace strand and finished with sterling silver hook & eye. All Natural materials are used in this one of a kind masterpiece.
Well Fed Badger
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
2 x 1 x 1 inches (L x W x D)
This guy has plenty to eat. The badger is the guardian of the south. Hand carved with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.
You Have My Attention Bear
Troy Sice
Zuni Fetish Carving
1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 inches (L x W x D)
He’s all ears and focused on you. Hand carved with all natural materials. Signed by the artist.