The most stunning stones have been thrown about by the wind, washed by the water and naturally polished through life's roughest storms. The late Elroy Pablito's old-style Mountain-lion (puma, panther or cougar) with turquoise eyes is carved from picture jasper that celebrates a simple beauty only Mother Earth could create. The ancient tawny hues suit this approximately 2 5/8" long, 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall smooth feline well. Elroy's lovely work is noted on page 58 in Kent McManis' Zuni Fetishes & Carvings book which is available and sold separately here.

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A prudent turquoise-eyed Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) gathers information for a successful hunt. A mountain lion (Hokdidasha in Zuni) is at the top of the food chain and is respected as a great hunter and leader. Consequently, mountain lion carvings are brought along for success in the hunt. Gabriel Sice's old-style feline is elegantly sculpted from Petoskey stone to a size of approximately 3 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 5/8" tall. An iridescent black lip shell point with branch red coral and turquoise nuggets is secured in an offering bundle to the side. View item

Acclaimed Zuni Pueblo artist Loren Tsalabutie told us "my favorite animal to carve is the mountain lion which oddly enough was the most difficult to carve when I first started carving." We're thrilled to share his masterfully sculpted Mountain-lion (puma, leopard, cougar or panther) who shows us that it is the best hunter around. It's carved from atlantisite which is a natural combination of green serpentine and stichtite said to promote environmental harmony as a ground cleanser. Eyes are from turquoise set to a wonderful feline face. A colorful orange spiny oyster shell point accompanied by turquoise and red coral beads within the offering bundle bring out the purple stichtite areas of this approximately 5 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 2 3/4" tall feline beautifully.

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Indigenous Seminole Peoples revere black panthers as powerful spirits who first walked the earth. Their medicine men are associated with the Panther Clan. Central and South American Indigenous cultures also highly regard panthers as symbols of life and the healing power of nature. Truly inspiring creatures, they are large felines blessed with strong flexible bodies, long balancing tails, sharp teeth and mighty claws which make them stealthy hunters. Nelson Yatsattie's well-polished black marble panther (or Mountain-lion) patiently waits for the right moment to act. Focused eyes are from turquoise inlays, while whiskers and paws are sgraffito-etched. A magnificent tail conveys wonderful movement. About 5 5/8" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 3/8" tall.

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Sherdine Tsatte's sweet-tempered Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) is carved from sandstone. Among other habitats, mountain lions also thrive in sandstone environments because the landscape's natural formations are ideal for hunting, including the rugged rocky cliffs which give excellent cover and provide den sites. Benevolent eyes are from tiny turquoise inlays, while a long tail conveys a sense of movement as it actively wraps around. About 4 1/4" long, 2" wide and 2 1/2" tall.

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For the A:Shiwi (The People) a Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) is the eldest brother and most important of the Six-Directional animals. Stealthy in nature, a mountain lion carving is brought along for success in the hunt. Daryl Shack, Sr.'s old-style Picasso marble mountain lion views the landscape through eyes from inlaid cultured opals. An offering bundle has colorful bits of red coral and turquoise, among other neat treats. About 3 7/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

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Indigenous wisdom includes a deep connection with the land, a coexistence and kinship with Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. Animals like Eagles, Wolves, Bears, Deer and Mountain-lions are teachers and spiritual guides whose example in nature, known as animal medicine, helps us to be better people and treat the natural world with respect and appreciation. Carved from one antler specimen, Lewis Malie's extraordinary piece depicts these wonderful animals in exquisite detail. Eyes are drilled. About 4 1/2" tall, 2 5/8" wide and 2 1/2" deep.

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For the A:Shiwi (The People) Mountain-lion is the protector of the North, its color is yellow and it is considered the elder brother of all the other protective animals in the Six-Directions. Daryl Shack, Sr.'s cultured opal-eyed Mountain lion (puma, cougar or panther) walks on a rocky ridge-line heading home after a night of hunting. Carved in the old-style from calcite, dimensions are about 5 1/4" long, 1" wide and 1 7/8" tall. A natural inclusion resembles a heartline or breath path that starts at the mouth leading to the heart region.

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A stunning tail catches the eye on Brion Hattie's turquoise-eyed Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther). In nature a mountain lion's tail is heavy and strong providing maneuverability and balance for a successful hunt. The travertine specimen is special abounding with soothing tawny colors and interesting inclusions. An elegantly carved iridescent mother-of-pearl point with turquoise and red coral are offered in thanks for a mountain lion's boundary-setting example in the wild. About 3 3/4" long, 1" wide and 1 1/2" tall. View item

An offering bundle is secured to an animal carving by the artist as a gesture of gratitude for the natural behaviors the animal displays in the wild. These behaviors can include qualities like good mothering, strength and setting healthy boundaries, teaching us to be better. Daryl Shack, Sr.'s marble Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) totes a colorful turquoise, coral and perhaps lapis or azurite tidbit offering bundle. Daryl calls his offering bundles a "Shack Stack", a signature touch on most of his pieces. Eyes sparkle thanks to cultured opal inlays. About 3 1/2" long, 5/8" wide and 1 3/8" tall.

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Healthy landscapes renew us spiritually and physically. We are part of the intricate web of interdependent relationships in creation including that of incredible Mountain-lions (cougar, puma or panther), a keystone species who maintain the health of many ecosystems. For decades, sport hunting, predator control and loss of habitat have taken a toll on these majestic felines. Without our great cats, there are severe consequences for us all. Felino Eriacho's old-style feline has been sculpted from a handsome found stone. Horizontal stripes of earth-toned hues live in this mineral. Eyes are from pen shell inlays. About 2 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" tall.

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Black panthers are actually jaguars or leopards native to three continents. Indigenous cultures regard them as creatures with powerful hunting medicine. Nocturnal, they live with retractable claws and camouflaged grace. Brion Hattie's smooth black marble panther (jaguar, leopard, Mountain-lion, puma or cougar) communicates stealthy balance, while extraordinary eyesight is provided through turquoise inlays. Dimensions of this lovely black panther are approximately 4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

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Hokdidasha (Mountain-lion) means long tail in Zuni. He is the Eldest Brother and strongest among other animals in Zuni medicine society. Kenric Laiwakete's smoothly sculpted onyx feline has watchful eyes and a stunning triple heartline or breath path from sky blue turquoise. Dimensions of this elegant feline are approximately 3 1/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1 3/4" tall.

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Effortless leaping and climbing has brought Daryl Shack Sr.'s onyx cougar (Mountain-lion, panther or puma) to the top of Corn Mountain, observing the sacred landscape through cultured opal inlaid eyes. A natural branch red coral, turquoise and other goodies offering bundle is a heartfelt thank you for a mountain lion's natural traits that exemplify setting good boundaries in life. About 2 1/2" long, 1" wide and 1 1/8" tall.

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Larry Peina's animal carvings are magical because they feel like the days of old when the ancestors began carving for spiritual and traditional reasons. They seem to be conveyed with an innocence that brings us closer to the essential and sacred things in life, like a pure awareness without concepts or constraints. Sculpted from Picasso marble, a delightful Mountain-lion (puma, panther or cougar) has tiny eyes from turquoise inlays, a beautiful sgraffito etched tail and an iridescent abalone point offering bundle. Approximately 4 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide and 2 1/4" tall.

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Fossilized ridged corals formed Petoskey stones which are only found in Michigan. These ancient corals lived in shallow sea waters. The stone was named after an Indigenous Ottawa Chief Pet-O-Sega. The rich brown and tan colors create an instant connection to the earth, while the six-sided marine polyps themselves form a gorgeous natural pattern. Rosella and Loubert Soseeah's turquoise-eyed Petoskey stone Mountain-lion (cougar, puma, leopard or panther) measures about 3 1/2" long, 1" wide and 2" tall with a wonderfully long tail presented old-style, which is up and over the backside. The coffee-hued area almost resembles a hidden Bear.

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Mountain Lions are regarded as the best hunters. Felino Eriacho's magnificent feline stalks with a quiet step. He enjoys carving animal fetishes from stones found on Zuni land like this rich Zuni azurite with azurite fill specimen. It is wonderfully smooth and so easy on the eyes. A long tail is beautifully poised on the backside of this approximately 8 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 4 1/4" tall cat. The size is striking and large. Eyes are from pen shell inlays. An offering necklace is laced with colorful turquoise, fine heishe and branch red coral beads.

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Studies have found that Mountain-lions (pumas, cougars or panthers) interact with hundreds of species. They are ecological brokers if you will, who play a direct role in balancing other habitats and animal populations. It was discovered in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem that approximately 11% of local bird species even some songbirds, feed on mountain lion kills. Lorandina Sheche's turquoise eyed-feline is carved from an outstanding found stone with fascinating inclusions reminiscent of a natural heartline or breath path. A nicely-sized fetish that can be a wonderful visual reminder to welcome this important species and protect it where it remains. About 5 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and 2 5/8" tall, with a substantial mother-of-pearl point, branch red coral and turquoise offering bundle.

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Burt Awelagte's poised Mountain-lion (puma, panther, leopard or cougar) guards territorial boundaries through turquoise inlaid eyes. This fetish with a warm presence is a nice size at approximately 5" long, 1 1/4" wide and 2" tall, carved from rich leopard marble. Burt is from the greater Othole family of accomplished Zuni Pueblo fetish carvers. His uncle is renowned carver Gibbs Othole. View item

A stately Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) is carved from local Zuni travertine, presented in pendant form by Felino Eriacho. Eyes are from lovely pen shell inlays and a fine heishe and turquoise bead offering necklace is worn. The handsome fetish pendant is removable from a chunky turquoise and coral bead necklace that itself is approximately 22" long. Including the silver bale, the fabulous feline pendant is about 2 3/4" long, 1 3/4" wide and 3/4" deep. Signed by the artist.

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Stevan Natachu's crouching Mountain-lion (puma, panther or cougar) is carved from an earthy onyx that's been overlaid with a gorgeous mosaic tail composed with azurite, mother-of-pearl, jet and orange spiny oyster shell to emphasize a feline's powerful tail. A turned head has expressive eyes and a cute nose from jet inlays. About 4 3/4" long, 1 5/8" wide and 3/4" tall. View item

Corvette motor agate is a fascinating by-product from the automobile painting process, full of many layers and complex color patterns as seen in master carver Brian Yatsattie's hunting Mountain-lion (puma, panther or cougar). There will surely be a hue you'll fall in love with in this amazing fetish with two unique sides. Eyes from jet inlays and a good scent trail help this tracking feline be successful. Stealthy in nature, a mountain lion carving is brought along for success in the hunt. About 3 1/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" tall. View item