F538 Serpentine Bobcat
Serpentine Bobcat by Zuni fetish carver Wilfred Cheama. The 2” x 1” x 3/4” bobcat has turquoise eyes.
The Bobcat doesn't have the size or strength of the Mountain Lion and so he is forced to be a clever hunter. He is believed to know secrets and be clairvoyant. An ancient story tells that Coyote and Bobcat often play tricks on each other. Coyote squashed Bobcat's face and tail while he was sleeping; in return Bobcat pulled Coyote's nose making it long and pointy, and tail making it drag near the ground while he was sleeping.
About the artist
Wilfred Cheama
WILFRED CHEAMA carves Zuni Fetish eagles, mountain lions and directional sets in a detailed and strong manner as do his brothers, Lance and Fabian Cheama, and Dan Quam. Wilfred and his siblings have taken Zuni fetish carving to the realm of realistic, detailed and naturalistic fetish creations. Wilfred's work is highly praised and sought after by collectors as well as everyday lookers because of his beautiful and striking-looking carvings.
