Description
F575 Rhino Fetish
Dolomite hippo by Zuni fetish carver Alvin Calabaza. The 1 ½ x 3/8 x 7/8 hippo has turquoise eyes.
Hippopotamus is a symbol for confidence, assurance, steadiness
About the artist
Alvin Calavaza
Alvin Calavaza (born 1969) is a talented Zuni carver who uses a variety of stone, including antler, Picasso marble and fossilized ivory, to make bears, eagles, coyotes among other creatures. He also carves more exotic animals such as the rhino, llama, etc. Alvin is married to Sheila Quam who is a half-sister of noted fetish carver Alonzo Esalio.
