Description
F454 Serpentine Otter
Serpentine otter with turquoise baby by Zuni fetish carver Brandon Phillips. The 3” x 1/2” x 7/8” otter is hand-carved serpentine with turquoise eyes and features her with a baby otter carving made of Turquoise.
The Zuni otter fetish is associated with laughter, curiosity, and mischief.
About the artist
Brandon Phillips
Brandon Phillips
Brandon Phillips is a member of the Zuni Tribe and lives at the pueblo.
His uncle is renowned Zuni fetish carver Herb Halate. Brandon's mother is Marvellita Phillips who is notorious for her crushed turquoise fetish bowls.
Brandon’s grandfather, Leonard Halate, was a silversmith who took up carving in the 1960’s. His unique style (whimsical and folk art quality) continues to influence some of his decedents today.
