Perching Birds
by Esteban Najera, Zuni Pueblo
antler, Mediterranean branch coral
3.25" high x 3" wide x 2.5" deep
Esteban Najera is considered a treasure of the Zuni Fetish carving world. In the mid 1980's, Esteban, along with his five cousins and brother Ruben, developed a technique to carve antler safely under a fume hood. This led to incredible experimentation with the medium, not only carving individual animals and birds with never before seen details, but creating scenes or adding whimsical elements to their creations. Today, the Najera Family are synonymous with fine antler carvings and their work is highly sought after by collectors.
