{"title":"Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMountain lion (Hokdidasha) is at the top of the food chain and is regarded to be a great hunter and leader. Mountain lion’s presence is usually felt but not seen. Mountain Lion medicine is about setting good examples and boundaries.  \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jeep-motor-agate-mountain-lion","title":"Corvette Motor Agate Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorvette 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar). There will surely be a hue you'll fall in love with, in this amazing piece with two unique sides. Alert 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. Approximately 3 1\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Corvette Motor Agate","offer_id":40752789225557,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-jeep-fordite-mtlionv5.jpg?v=1705091243"},{"product_id":"crouching-mountain-lion-3","title":"Crouching Mountain Lion","description":"Stevan Natachu's crouching \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (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.","brand":"Stevan Natachu","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Onyx","offer_id":40813698908245,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SNatachu-onyx-mt.lion2v4.jpg?v=1745511475"},{"product_id":"significant-mountain-lion","title":"Significant Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudies have found that \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lions\u003c\/a\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lorandina Sheche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40880600612949,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LSheche-found-stone-mtlionv6.jpg?v=1723064502"},{"product_id":"eldest-brother-mountain-lion-1","title":"Sugar Stone Marble Mountain Lion","description":"Cameron Kalestewa's heavenly \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain Lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, leopard, panther or cougar) hunts through eyes from crushed lapis and turquoise. Because mountain lions are stealthy in nature, Zuni men will bring along a mountain lion carving for success in the hunt. For the A:Shiwi (The People) a mountain lion is the Eldest Brother and most important of the \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/six-direction-group\"\u003eSix-Directional\u003c\/a\u003e animals. Smoothly sculpted from sugar stone marble, measurements are nice at about 7\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 2 3\/8\" tall. A lovely offering bundle contains an iridescent gold lip shell point, hematite, turquoise, selenite, tourmaline and perhaps crystal quartz beads.","brand":"Cameron Kalestewa","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Sugar Stone Marble","offer_id":41884478865493,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CKalestewa-sugar-stone-mt-lion2v4.jpg?v=1763593547"},{"product_id":"heartline-heaven-mountain-lion","title":"Heartline Heaven Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zuni People (A:Shiwi) know their human ancestors emerged onto Mother Earth after passing through Levels of Emergence, a series of four wet and chaotic underworlds. When they finally surfaced on dry land there were already powerful animals living. These animals preyed upon The People since they were naked and defenseless. They cried out to Great Spirit the Creator of all for help. Hearing these cries, The Creator dispatched the heroic War Twins armed with lighting bolts. The War Twins struck the animals with the lighting bolts transforming the creatures to stone. Their hearts however were left beating in their ossified bodies. These creatures were then entrusted with the mission of assisting humans on their journey being allies and intermediaries. The living spirit of these animals can be represented by the heartline feature which begins at the mouth leading to the heart region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenric Laiwakete's resplendent turquoise-eyed \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-Lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther, leopard or cougar) does double duty in beauty because either side is inlaid with turquoise heartlines. One side features a stunning triple heartline, while the other has a gorgeous alternating one. It is sculpted from Silverado jet. Jet itself is an opaque coalified fossilized drift wood from ancient trees. Silverado jet differs from other forms of jet in that it's a mineraloid with pyrite inclusions, giving it an irresistible lustrous quality. Approximately 5 1\/2\" long, 1\" wide and 2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenric Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Silverado Jet","offer_id":41887736332373,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KLaiwakete-silverado-jet-mt-lion4v2.jpg?v=1764093100"},{"product_id":"mountain-lion-trio-3","title":"Mountain Lion Trio","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain Lions\u003c\/a\u003e (cougars, pumas or panthers) are generally solitary except when it comes to mating, hunting and parenting. Maxx Laate's felines associate with one another in this exceptional carving from one antler specimen. Each turquoise-eyed cat has their own unique personality and lovely tails are positioned differently thanks to Maxx's creative eye. About 2\" long, 1 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall.","brand":"Maxx Laate","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Antler","offer_id":41983212027989,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/MLaate-antler-mt-lionsv4.jpg?v=1766272324"},{"product_id":"roaming-mountain-lion-1","title":"Roaming Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eHayes Leekya's late grandfather Leekya Deyuse carved interesting things including plant forms especially leaves. Acknowledging his grandfather's unique artistry, Haye's white marble or perhaps sugar stone marble \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) has an offering bundle from a sculpted orange spiny oyster leaf accompanied by turquoise and more colorful spiny oyster shell beads. We love the sense of movement and earnest gaze from pen shell inlays of this approximately 6 1\/4\" long, 2 3\/8\" wide and 2 1\/2\" tall exquisite feline.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayes Leekya","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Marble","offer_id":42067329810517,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/HLeekya-marble-mtn-lion2v4.jpg?v=1768428626"},{"product_id":"stevan","title":"Spirit Guide Mountain Lion","description":"Majestic \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lions\u003c\/a\u003e (cougars, pumas or panthers) embody a spirit of patience as they are solitary hunters waiting for the right moment to act. Their animal medicine or example in nature teaches us to handle challenges with creativity and self-containment instead of perhaps emotional outbursts. Stevan Natachu's dolomite feline with guiding eyes from turquoise inlays has a fabulous mosaic tail overlaid from turquoise, jet, iridescent gold lip shell and pipestone. About 3\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Stevan Natachu","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Dolomite","offer_id":42264845811797,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SNatachu-dolomite-mtlionv2.jpg?v=1774022555"},{"product_id":"simple-beauty-mountain-lion","title":"Simple Beauty Mountain Lion","description":"The most gorgeous stones have been thrown about by the wind, washed by the water and naturally polished through life's roughest storms. Salvador Romero's old-style \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) is carved from a found stone that celebrates a simple beauty only Mother Earth could create. About 6\" long, 1 5\/8\" wide and 3\" tall.","brand":"Salvador Romero, Cochiti","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Found Stone","offer_id":42287142666325,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SRomero-fs-mt-lion29.jpg?v=1774568702"},{"product_id":"mountain-lion-blessing-1","title":"Mountain Lion Blessing","description":"\u003cp\u003eA true understanding and appreciation of why mountain lions are here is a prerequisite for the continued existence of these honorable creatures. Their presence is a blessing. At the top of the food chain, they keep ungulate populations on the move thereby preventing lands from being overgrazed and water sources from erosion. Without them, prey animals will increase resulting in a change of vegetation, effecting the land and changing ecosystems forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the A:Shiwi (Zuni), a mountain lion is the Eldest Brother and most important of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/six-direction-group\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eSix-Directional\u003c\/a\u003e animals. A mountain lion carving is brought along for success in the hunt because they bring good fortune. Cheryl Beyuka's iridescent gold lip mother-of-pearl shell \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (cougar, puma or panther) quietly approaches at about 5\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall. Eyes are from jet inlays. An offering bundle contains colorful lapis lazuli, spiny oyster shell, turquoise and quartz beads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheryl Beyuka","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Gold Lip Mother-Of-Pearl Shell","offer_id":42386032754773,"sku":null,"price":474.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CBeyuka-gold-lip-mountain-lionv5.jpg?v=1775685309"},{"product_id":"lost-world-mountain-lion","title":"Lost World Mountain Lion","description":"Intriguing fossils are like memories from a lost world brought back to the surface as evidenced in Kenric Laiwakete's fabulous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar). Teeming with small wondrous bits of the past, this turquoise-eyed feline sculpted from a fossil stone is approximately 3 1\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 5\/8\" tall. An alternating heartline or breath path is from happy turquoise inlays. ","brand":"Kenric Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Fossil Stone","offer_id":42412108087381,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KLaiwakete-fossil-stone-mtn-lion_7b1c8327-b5a0-4b87-8590-061d728bf275.jpg?v=1776447270"},{"product_id":"mtn-lion-pair","title":"Parental Bond Felines","description":"\u003cp\u003eParent time is sacred. Perhaps father or mother feline shares traditional stories about family, interconnectedness, survival and the spirit of resilience. Salvador Romero's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) pairing can represent this special parental bond. Each great cat is carved from unique found stones and together measure approximately 9\" long, 1 7\/8\" wide and 2 1\/2\" tall, a striking size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salvador Romero, Cochiti","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Found Stone","offer_id":42456383225941,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SRomero-fs-mtn-lion-pair3.jpg?v=1777749158"},{"product_id":"mtn-lion-1","title":"Old-Style Mountain Lion Kitten","description":"Baby \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) trails closely behind its protective mother as they quietly move through their verdant forested home. Carved in the old-style from serpentine by Larry Peina, this turquoise-eyed wild kitten is approximately 2 5\/8\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 1 1\/4\" tall. It is called old-style because its long tail is carved up and over the backside like in the old days.","brand":"Larry Peina","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Serpentine","offer_id":42465590607957,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LPeina-serp-mtlion2v4.jpg?v=1778012978"},{"product_id":"peace-stone-mountain-lion","title":"Peace Stone Mountain Lion","description":"Lepidolite belongs to the mica mineral family adored for natural purple and lilac hues. It is found all over Mother Earth including New Mexico. It is said to soothe anxiety sometimes called the Peace Stone. Rosella and Loubert Soseeah's gorgeous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-Lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) is sculpted from lepidolite to a size of roughly 3 1\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 7\/8\" tall. Eyes are from turquoise inlays and an exquisite offering bundle has an iridescent abalone point with branch red coral, purple spiny oyster shell, pen shell and turquoise beads.","brand":"Rosella \u0026 Loubert Soseeah","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Lepidolite","offer_id":42593910358101,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Rosella_LoubertSoseeah-lepidolite-mt-lion4v6.jpg?v=1781305239"},{"product_id":"running-mountain-lion-with-dragonfly-guide","title":"Running Mountain Lion With Dragonfly Guide","description":"Clissa Martin's running \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) with focused eyes from turquoise inlays is guided by a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dragonfly\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eDragonfly\u003c\/a\u003e friend who knows where to find life-giving water. The colorful insect is from lovely lapis and turquoise inlays. Clissa is well-known for carved animals with wonderful dragonflies. About 2 1\/2\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall, sculpted from onyx.","brand":"Clissa Martin","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Onyx","offer_id":42632850571349,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CMartin-onyx-mtn-lionv2.jpg?v=1782239506"},{"product_id":"peruvian-pink-opal-mountain-lion-1","title":"Peruvian Pink Opal Mountain Lion","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning opals are the national gemstone of Peru. Peruvian pink opals are found in desert locales of the Andes Mountains that formed in fissures of rock often rich in silica. They are revered as a gift from the Incan goddess \u003cem\u003ePachamama\u003c\/em\u003e by Indigenous Andean cultures. Dee Edaakie's walking \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (puma, panther or cougar) is sculpted from a lovely Peruvian pink opal to a size of approximately 2 1\/4\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 1 1\/4\" tall. Bright eyes are from turquoise inlays. A common nutmeg shell, red coral and fine pen shell beads adorn the refreshing offering bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Peruvian Opal","offer_id":42634833199189,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-pink-peruvian-opal-mountain-lionv2.jpg?v=1782249625"},{"product_id":"mountain-lion-advocacy","title":"Mountain Lion Advocacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuman greed and mismanagement of Mother Earth are the greatest threats to the long-term survival of all wildlife including beneficial mountain lions. They can flourish if given sufficient protection from habitat destruction and overhunting. You can help wild felines by getting involved with your state's game commission or legislature and learn what they are doing to support mountain lions. Participate in conservation efforts that work to build wildlife crossings, also perhaps help with outreach and educational endeavors. Herbert Halate's fluidly-shaped \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lions\u003c\/a\u003e (pumas, cougars or panthers) are carved from rich jet and crisp white marble, each with expressive eyes from sky blue turquoise inlays. Approximately 3 1\/2\" long, 1\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbert Halate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42650517471317,"sku":null,"price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/HHalate-jet-marble-MtLion-pair3v4.jpg?v=1782498584"},{"product_id":"mountain-lions-love","title":"Mountain Lion's Love","description":"A mother \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\"\u003eMountain-lion\u003c\/a\u003e (cougar, puma or panther) devotes her life to raising kittens teaching survival skills and how to establish good territories. Daisy Rose Leonard's wonderful feline pairing is from carved Picasso marble and verdant serpentine, each with sterling silver eyes. Together they measure approximately 2\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Daisy Rose Leonard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42650542669909,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DRLeonard-pm-serp-mtlion-pairv5.jpg?v=1782501098"},{"product_id":"mountain-lions-territorial-boundaries","title":"Mountain Lion's Territorial Boundaries","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mountain-lion\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMountain-lions\u003c\/a\u003e (pumas, panthers or cougars) establish territorial boundaries to ensure survival and that of their little ones. Their animal medicine teaches us that heathly boundaries are not barriers but tools to protect our inner peace, energy and self-respect. Hayes Leekya's Picasso marble feline is one that can remind us to speak up and state our limits clearly and kindly. A sweet energy is conveyed through jet inlaid eyes, while an offering bundle has a colorful orange spiny oyster shell point and both blue and green turquoises. Cute nostrils and ears are drilled. About 3 1\/4\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1 3\/8\" tall.","brand":"Hayes Leekya","offers":[{"title":"Mountain Lion \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42662158794837,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/HLeekya-PM-mtlion7v6.jpg?v=1782839659"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/animal-mountain-lion\/material-lepidolite.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}