{"title":"Danette Laate","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"traveling-butterfly","title":"Traveling Butterfly","description":"Certain \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/butterfly\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/a\u003e are migratory such as the monarch butterfly who navigates by measuring the sun's position in the sky. It can fly up to a mile high often riding thermal air currents. Danette Laate's watermelon serpentine pollinator has turquoise accents and eyes. Little antennae and body segments are nicely etched. Stopping for a moment's rest, this brave traveller measures about 1 3\/4\" tall, 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" deep.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Butterfly \/ Watermelon Serpentine","offer_id":41401360941141,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-watermelon-serp-butterflyv2.jpg?v=1774634395"},{"product_id":"danettelaate-dolomite-mole-jpg","title":"Mother Earth Guardian Mole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mole\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMole\u003c\/a\u003e is considered the guardian of the lower regions, of things not brought to light. Turquoise tracks and jet inlays adorn this beneath the ground dweller. It has little drilled ears, turquoise eyes and a lovely carved nose. The dolomite specimen has gorgeous dendritic formations too. About 2 1\/4\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall, by Danette Laate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Mole \/ Dolomite","offer_id":42050744418389,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-dolomite-molev4.jpg?v=1767808846"},{"product_id":"young-fluorite-sea-turtle","title":"Young Fluorite Sea Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloating with the ocean's current, Danette Laate's gorgeous young fluorite sea \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtle's\u003c\/a\u003e incised carapace has watery blue turquoise inlays. Endearing eyes from turquoise are set to a nicely turned head. Powerful flippers are specialized for aquatic movement. These important and endangered ocean reptiles spend a lot of time near the surface of the water as they're air breathers. When they nest ashore, hatched eggshell and nesting remnants nourish beaches making them strong. About 1 7\/8\" long, 1 1\/2\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Sea Turtle \/ Young Fluorite","offer_id":42069804941397,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-fluorite-turtlev4.jpg?v=1768506966"},{"product_id":"porcupine-prickles","title":"Porcupine Prickles","description":"It's said that a porcupine has an average of 30,000 quills on its body. Despite the prickly security, this little creature is quite friendly, curious and sweet. They are a great reminder that being open about your boundaries can help to weed out unnecessary energies that don't compliment you or your goals. Carved from vermillion marble and inlaid with a balancing Zuni Sunface element from jet, coral and turquoise, Danette Laate's woodland companion is about 2 1\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall. Nice eyes are from turquoise inlays and ears are lightly drilled.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Porcupine \/ Vermillion Marble","offer_id":42102162391125,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-vermillion-marble-porcupinev3.jpg?v=1769627168"},{"product_id":"badger-kingdom","title":"Badger Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ground is where the magic happens, where roots run deep and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/badger\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBadger\u003c\/a\u003e thrives. No wonder Zuni medicine men consult the badger who knows the curative plants of its underground kingdom. Tenacious badgers teach us to have courage to never give up and to try again tomorrow. Danette Laate's Picasso marble badger is inlaid with a Zuni Sunface symbol from jet, red coral and turquoise, representing the elements in balance. Fur etching is beautifully rendered. A steely-eyed gaze is from turquoise inlays. About 2 1\/8\" long, roughly 1 1\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Badger \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42108862955605,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-pm-badger3v2.jpg?v=1771344069"},{"product_id":"sunface-turtle-6","title":"Sunface Turtle","description":"A Zuni Sunface symbol is inlaid on Danette Laate's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e (or tortoise) carved from onyx. It represents balance in life: traditionally, turquoise (blue) stands for Father Sky, coral (red) stands for Mother Earth and mother-of-pearl shell (white) and jet (black) represent all the elements in balance.  The Sunface is used as an offering or blessing from the artist in thanks for the medicine or spirit that it brings to us. Turquoise inlays adorn the lovely etched carapace as well as the reptile's eyes. The Sunface element is from turquoise, jet and coral. About 2 1\/8\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Onyx","offer_id":42214872645717,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-turtle2v3.jpg?v=1772742619"},{"product_id":"mole-kingdom","title":"Mole Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mole\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMole's\u003c\/a\u003e subterranean fortress features specialized chambers that can extend for hundreds of feet. These hidden underground highways are used to journey safely here and there. Danette Laate's young fluorite beneath the ground creature has turquoise eyes and a Zuni Sunface symbol from jet, coral and turquoise. The Sunface symbol represents harmony and balance of the elements. Approximately 2 1\/2\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Mole \/ Young Fluorite","offer_id":42367201935445,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-fluorite-molev3.jpg?v=1775248152"},{"product_id":"best-bushytail-medicine","title":"Best Bushytail Medicine","description":"Not only are animal carvings incredible works of art but they can help us focus on the qualities from a certain animal we would like to cultivate in ourselves. Zuni artist Danette Laate's wonderful bushytail (\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFox\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolf\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/coyote\"\u003eCoyote\u003c\/a\u003e) would be a nice piece to help us remember the natural characteristics or animal medicine of wild canines like their discernment, being good pack or family members and stewards of the environment. Adorable eyes are from turquoise inlays, while the soothing dolomite specimen hosts lovely dendritic inclusions. About 2 1\/2\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Bushytail \/ Dolomite","offer_id":42496958857301,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-dolomite-bushytailv3.jpg?v=1778712036"},{"product_id":"horse-harmony","title":"Horse Harmony","description":"Danette Laate's sweet onyx \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/horse\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eHorse\u003c\/a\u003e wants to be a helpful guide leading you to a place of harmony and open Zuni horizons. Gentle eyes from turquoise and an unusually placed heartline, a signature touch of Danette's, is from alternating turquoise, red coral and jet inlays. A tiny offering bundle has pen shell, turquoise and white shell beads. Approximately 2 1\/4\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 1\" tall.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Horse \/ Onyx","offer_id":42534395019349,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-horse2_f3fd9ab2-5c0e-47ca-aff2-04a2f0f7dd39.jpg?v=1779900151"},{"product_id":"sunface-corn-maiden","title":"Sunface Corn Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zuni Sunface is a traditional design symbolizing a balance of the elements as seen in Danette Laate's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/corn-maiden\"\u003eCorn-Maiden\u003c\/a\u003e. It's made from coral, jet and turquoise. She's carved from a desert-hued and naturally layered onyx, while facial features are set with turquoise and jet. Whorled hair is gorgeously incised and lobes are adorned with turquoise inlays. A \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/corn\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e leaf blade is etched and inlaid with a turquoise accent on the reverse side. Approximately 2 1\/8\" tall, 1\" wide and 5\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Corn Maiden \/ Onyx","offer_id":42539538284629,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-onyx-maiden.jpg?v=1779986891"},{"product_id":"heartline-sunface-white-bear","title":"Heartlines \u0026 Sunface White Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternating pieces of carved turquoise, red coral and jet are inlaid on either side of Danette Laate's calcite \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. These are called heartlines which represent the breath path. The spirit of the animal can be shown by the heartline feature with an arrow extending from the mouth leading to the heart region. Eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a Zuni Sunface symbol from the same materials represents the elements in balance. Keep it close to remind you of the strength and endurance you have within, just like brother bear. White bears are considered to have special healing qualities by the A:Shiwi (Zuni). About 1 5\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 3\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Calcite","offer_id":42540547113045,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-calcite-med-bearv3.jpg?v=1780005607"},{"product_id":"fish-friend-2","title":"Fish Friend","description":"Fish are a connection to water and one of the most ancient and universal symbols representing concepts such as abundance and spiritual growth. Danette Laate's fabulous water creature freely swims carved from bright red orange spiny oyster shell with great incising that details fins and body scales. Jet in turquoise eyes navigate the unseen and wondrous water world. About 2 1\/4\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 5\/8\" tall, slightly convex.","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Fish \/ Spiny Oyster Shell","offer_id":42543136342101,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-spiny-fish2v2.jpg?v=1780073803"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/danette-laate\/material-calcite.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}