{"title":"Deer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuiet strength and superior agility are two powerful attributes upon which Deer (Na’le) relies for survival in Nature. When one encounters deer, their sensitivity and gentle non-threatening demeanor softly touch us and help to heal our hearts. In a chaotic moment when we may feel like \"a deer in the headlights,\" we can choose to seek a place of serenity and peace within. Deer medicine is also being aware of our surroundings while respecting and delighting in our bountiful lives.  \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"klaiwakete-fossil-stone-doe-jpg","title":"Deer Stories","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNa’le\u003c\/em\u003e) medicine is about being aware of our surroundings, present as they are in nature. A gentle doe has been sculpted from a good-looking fossil stone by Kenric Laiwakete. Eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are from lovely turquoise inlays. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni), traditional oral stories include deer and can be found in \u003cem\u003eThe Zunis Self-Portrayals\u003c\/em\u003e book by The Zuni People \u003cem\u003etranslated\u003c\/em\u003e by Alvina Quam, copyright 1972. The recorded tales share fables of moral instruction regarding deer with titles like \"Sacred Way to Hunt Deer\" and \"Henry Hunting Deer\". This great publication is available and sold separately \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/books\/products\/the-zunis-self-portrayals\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. The wonderful doe's measurements are approximately 3 1\/8\" long, 5\/8\" wide and roughly 1 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Kenric Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Deer \/ Fossil Stone","offer_id":42050757034069,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KLaiwakete-fossil-stone-doe.jpg?v=1775659642"},{"product_id":"tufa-cast-turquoise-deer-bow-guard","title":"Magnificent Deer Bow Guard Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoted jeweler Cordell Pajarito's stunning sterling silver tufa cast \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/deer\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/elk\"\u003eElk\u003c\/a\u003e) and leather bow guard or \u003cem\u003eketoh\u003c\/em\u003e is breathtaking, one to wear anytime. A handsome turquoise cabochon as blue as a Kewa sky and sacred geography of perhaps mountains or mesas and kiva steps are presented in both silhouette and geometric abstractions. This traditional warrior or hunter's protective cuff has an internal circumference of approximately 8 1\/4\". It is 4 3\/4\" wide. Cordell's skill as a silversmith is showcased in the delicate webbing of the tufa cast station that itself is about 4\" long and 2 3\/4\" wide. Leather ties are from soft sueded leather. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cordell Pajarito, Kewa (Santo Domingo)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42066866077781,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CordellPajarito-tufaSS-turq-deer-bow-cuff.jpg?v=1768411681"},{"product_id":"everlasting-prosperity","title":"\"Everlasting Prosperity\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthony Gchachu's \"Everlasting Prosperity\" is a breathtaking original acrylic and rich gold leaf painting on glowing labradorite. Many intricate details draw you into a special world where sacred Rainbow Man represents the receiving of blessings. Two stars are the Morning Star and the Evening Star. Friendly magpies mean enduring togetherness because they mate for life. Father \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/eagle\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e is a guide and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e is a gentle lifelong companion. The exquisite olla pottery and ancient village represent the vital continuation of tradition and culture. A light epoxy coating protects the museum-quality artwork that weighs approximately 5 pounds and 9 ounces. Signed by the artist, dimensions are about 9 5\/8\" tall, roughly 5 3\/4\" wide and 2 1\/2\" deep. Please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/anthony-gchachu-artist-spotlight?variant=40413559226453\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to meet this extraordinary artist from Zuni.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anthony Gchachu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127995076693,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AnthonyGchachu-_EverlastingProsperity_-labradorite-painting.jpg?v=1770324811"},{"product_id":"deer-in-his-house-wedding-vase-2","title":"Deer In His House Wedding Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of Zuni pottery has been practiced for more than a thousand years in the making of both functional and ceremonial vessels. Noted potter Carlos Laate said \"When I go to harvest the clay, I take some food offerings, some cornmeal offerings, and do a little bit of praying to Mother Earth asking a little bit of her skin to work with. I only take what I need.\" Materials utilized in his original pottery works are handmade brushes, natural clay, yucca plant and mineral pigments. His hand-coiled wedding vase is painted with the traditional \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/deer\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House motif, stunning rosettes and Zuni Rainbird designs. This approximately 8 3\/8\" tall, 6 1\/8\" wide and 5 5\/8\" deep vase would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary present. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to read about Zuni pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlos Laate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173073588309,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CarlosLaate-pottery-wedding-vase.jpg?v=1772040036"},{"product_id":"duck-deer-pottery","title":"Duck \u0026 Deer Pottery","description":"Natural clay and paints from the sacred Zuni mountains were collected and processed by renowned potter Anderson Peynetsa to create an approximately 6 1\/2\" tall, 3 3\/8\" wide and 4 7\/8\" deep dynamic duck pottery. A stylized crest, graphic eye rings, dotted bill and curled tail feathers provide wondrous dimensionality. The traditional \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House motif is hand-painted. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni) ducks are revered because they swim in water, walk on land and fly in the air. They're also the keenest travelers knowing all the ways in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/six-direction-group\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eSix Directions\u003c\/a\u003e. Signed by the artist. Please click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keshi.com\/pages\/zuni-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for information on Zuni pottery.","brand":"Anderson Peynetsa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42445381402709,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndersonPeynetsa-deer-duck-pottery3v2.jpg?v=1777648195"},{"product_id":"deer-rainbird-pottery","title":"Deer \u0026 Rainbird Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the A:Shiwi (Zuni), a rich tradition of pottery-making has been practiced for more than a thousand years to produce both functional and ceremonial vessels. By the middle of the last century however, this art form was fairly dormant having given way to jewelry-making, the main support of the Zuni economy. Over the last fifty years, pottery-making has been revived through ceramics classes at Zuni High School and some dedicated instructors such as Daisy Hooee Nampeyo, Jennie Laate and Josephine Nahohai. Noreen Simplicio has been making pottery for over 35 years having been taught by Jennie Laate and Angelina Medina back then. Noreen's natural clay and pigments pottery has Zuni designs including the \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/deer\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e In His House and Rainbird motifs, harmonizing in an approximately 6 3\/4\" long, 6 3\/4\" wide and roughly 5 1\/2\" tall handmade collectible work. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noreen Simplicio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42476554715221,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NoreenSimplicio-deer-rainbird-pot2v3.jpg?v=1778270262"},{"product_id":"ghost-of-the-timberline","title":"Ghost Of The Timberline","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalking in the high country, Fabian Tsethlikai's little \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elk\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eElk\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/deer\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/a\u003e) carved from travertine enjoys the seclusion of thick timbers as it heads toward an alpine spring to take a long cold drink. Smart eyes are from turquoise inlays and tiny cloven hooves effortlessly navigate the high-altitude peaks. Approximately 1 1\/4\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 1 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fabian Tsethlikai","offers":[{"title":"Elk \/ Travertine","offer_id":42522181959765,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/FabianTsethlikai-travertine-elkv6.jpg?v=1779483844"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/animal-deer\/animal-duck.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}