Striking hand-carved Zuni katsina doll by Ben Seciwa of Zuni, New Mexico, identified by the artist on the underside of the wooden base:
“Zuni
Long horn’d Partner
By-Ben Seciwa.
Zuni, N.M.”
This is a substantial figure measuring approximately 11–12 inches tall including the base, with an impressive amount of applied detail.
The Long Horned Partner features a turquoise-blue mask with black-and-white projecting mouth, painted yellow and orange body, traditional-style textile and yarn clothing, turquoise-chip and glass-bead chest ornament, multicolored yarn suspended from the headpiece, and several feather elements carried in the hands.
The figure is mounted to a thick natural wood base and displays extremely well.
Details
- Artist: Ben Seciwa
- Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico
- Subject identified by artist as Long Horned Partner
- Approximately 11–12" tall including base
- Hand-carved and hand-painted wood
- Natural wood base
- Turquoise-chip embellishment
- Glass beadwork
- Yarn/felt textile elements
- Natural feather elements
- Artist/title/location handwritten on underside
Condition
Good vintage/pre-owned condition with visible age-related wear appropriate to a handmade mixed-media piece.
Please note:
- Scattered paint rubbing, small scratches and surface marks, particularly on the yellow/orange arms and torso
- Some fading/discoloration and surface wear to the painted areas
- Feathers show age, separation, bending and fraying
- Yarn and felt elements have expected fuzzing, stray fibers and light wear
- Turquoise-chip and bead ornamentation appears substantially intact from the photographs
- Headpiece and hanging yarn elements remain present
- Natural wood base shows normal surface wear and variation
- There is a visible vertical line/grain feature on the back of the body; please review the close-up photographs for condition
- No obvious major structural break or missing limb is visible in the supplied photos
Because this piece incorporates natural feathers, yarn, felt, beads and stone, some irregularity and age-related deterioration is expected and is part of its handmade character.
Please examine all photographs closely, as they are considered part of the condition description.
A particularly colorful and highly detailed example of Ben Seciwa’s Zuni katsina carving, with the added advantage of the artist’s handwritten identification on the base.1st Photo is edited and enhanced to show detail. Please note this is not an accurate depiction and you should refer to other photos.
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