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Eli Cheama
is backordered. We will ship it separately when it becomes available.
A feature often seen on Zuni animal carvings are attached bundles of stones and shells known as offering bundles. Traditionally these bundles were arrowheads given to the animals associated with hunting as a blessing. Eli Cheama's Picasso marble bushytail (Fox, Wolf or Coyote) has a turquoise point offering tied on in the old-style manner, a beautiful touch. Eyes are from turquoise, while an overlaid nose is from jet. Mindfully placed etching marks represent a furry coat. Wild canines have powerful abilities that we do not and should be respected for those qualities. About 2 3/4" long, 3/4" wide and roughly 1 1/2" tall.
Cameron Kalestewa
A bushytail (Coyote, Fox or Wolf) has a unique fur coat thanks to the variations within the Picasso marble specimen it was carved from. This is one beautiful stone with a two-tone quality. A heartline from turquoise, jet and mother-of-pearl, as well as azurite eyes, are inlaid to this approximately 3 3/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall exquisite canine by Cameron Kalestewa. Heartlines represent the essence and breath path. An offering bundle has a mother-of-pearl point with a gorgeous tiger's eye bead.
Terry Wilson, Dine-Zuni