Traditional Fetish Style Antler Bat By Zuni Artist Garrick Weeka

This Garrick Weeka bat is carved in a notably traditional figurative method, with turquoise-inlaid eyes, fine incised detail, and a tall, elegant antler form. The elongated composition uses the natural split of the antler as part of the design, giving the carving both a strong vertical presence and a distinctly old-style Zuni character.

Garrick Weeka is a Zuni carver whose work in current public listings includes antler eagles, turkeys, maidens, and other animal forms. His carvings are characterized by strong shaping, fine incised detail, and frequent use of antler and turquoise inlay, and emphasize the "fine intricate detail" and elegance of his work. One dealer bio describes him as a talented member of the extended Laate family, alongside other well-known Zuni carving names including Derrick Kaamasee and Calvin and Colin Weeka.