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Melvin Eriacho
is backordered. We will ship it separately when it becomes available.
The Zuni Mountains are a source of the green copper mineral malachite alongside azurite. Zunis have traditionally carved with malachite, a mineralogical cousin of turquoise. This verdant stone is said to open the figurative heart while healing properties are attributed to it. Melvin Eriacho's gorgeous Snake is sculpted from a found malachite from Zuni country. He's known for carving wonderful animals from natural indigenous materials. Gorgeously coiled, this jet-eyed reptile is approximately 2" long, 1 3/4" wide and 3/4" tall.
Nelson Yatsattie
Rattlesnakes are world famous for signature rattles at the tip of their tails. They are a series of hollow, interlocking keratin segments that buzz when vibrated rapidly. Other Snakes like gopher snakes, racers and bullsnakes try to copy the rattling sound by vibrating their tails in dry leaves or against the ground when threatened, a brilliant strategy called mimicry. Nelson Yatsattie's in-motion reptile has elegant sgraffito-etched scales, an incised rattle and inspecting eyes from turquoise inlays. About 4" long, 2 1/2" wide and 5/8" tall, sculpted from Picasso marble.
Danette Laate
Brian Yatsattie
Baby rattlesnakes are born live and already have the classic diamond pattern on their bodies and triangular shaped heads like the adults. They are small compared to the grown ups, around 6-12 inches long, making them tricky to spot. Brian Yatsattie's iridescent black lip shell baby rattlesnake has jet eyes and a sweet rattle. About 2 7/8" long, 7/8" wide and 1/8" tall.
Paulette & Farlan Quam
Beneficial snakes are solitary, sensitive and camouflaging hunters who consume pests that damage crops. A Picasso marble Snake by Paulette and Farlan Quam conveys great movement, has a generous rattle and a well-defined face with wonderful eyes from inlaid turquoise. Beautiful cross-hatching is seen on this approximately 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" deep carving with a tiny offering necklace from red coral and turquoise beads.
Brian Yatsattie's stunning reptile has been carved from attractive stichtite, a lovely mineral first identified in 1910 on the west coast of Australia. Found all over the world, it is thought to bring an inner peace and restoration to those who possess it. Perceptive eyes are from jet inlays and a rattle is attractively sculpted. Important snakes control rodent populations which help reduce crop damage. We can help snake friends by giving them the space they need. Dimensions of this lively-spirited Snake are about 2 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall.
