Marlo Kiyite

Two traditional Native American jewelry necklaces made of small beads and carved turquoise and coral animal and bird charms, lying on a wooden surface.

Marlo Kiyite, also known as Marlo Booqua, has been craving Fetishes for over 38 years. A member of the Pueblo of Zuni. Marlo lives now in Gallup, NM where she now calls home. At the age of 14, she learned silversmithing from her uncle, and at the age of 16 she learned beadwork from her grandmother & aunts. She eventually dabbled in pottery as a hobby, yet it is carving that has captured her heart and has become her preferred artistic expression.

Colorful stone animal figurines of bears, turtles, and other animals arranged on a wooden table.
Set of three decorative ceramic figurines resembling smiling women with closed eyes, one with turquoise accessories, placed on a wooden surface.

“I take pleasure in the art of carving, the natural stones and simple style serve as a reminder that complexity is not always necessary in creation. I am proud to continue a tradition that has been passed down through generations, and it brings me joy to create art that reflects my cultural heritage.”- Marlo Kiyite

Colorful wooden craft figures resembling animals and people, arranged on a wooden surface, with some figures connected by beads.
Four decorative rocks painted black with small figurines of animals and objects on top, arranged on a wooden surface.
A carved dark stone sculpture of a bear lying on a pile of colorful, rough-cut stones and pieces in a workshop or studio setting.
A pile of assorted carved and polished stones and shells, including turquoise, orange, black, white, and marble-colored pieces, placed on a wooden surface.