Nestled pondside, a quaint amphibian bookstore has endless shelves of tiny books with titles like Let It Rain, Lovin' On The Lily Pad and Frog Days Of Summer. Freddie Leekya's educated Frog picks up a miniature pen shell book with turquoise spine. Jet in turquoise eyes soak up the pages as the water friend wears a cooling bandana inlaid with turquoise. Carved from Zuni travertine, this book lover measures about 2 1/8" tall, 1" wide and 1 1/2" deep.

Smokey Gchachu is a phenomenal Zuni jeweler creating unique works of art like this gorgeous sterling silver pendant necklace. In an organic design of land and sea delights, invigorating purple and red spiny oyster shell plus natural sea-foam green-hued turquoise harmonize beautifully. Each earthy stone and ocean shell is securely held in custom made silver bezels. The conveniently removable pendant itself measures about 2 3/4" long, 1 5/8" wide and 1/8" deep. The hand-woven sterling silver chain is a fashionable 16 1/2" long with a lovely hook and eye closure. A versatile 2-piece set with a wonderful sense of connection to land and water. Signed by the artist.

Intrepid Paloma befriends a huge manta ray in Peter Benchley's The Girl Of The Sea Of Cortez novel. She swims with an innate understanding of the magnificent ocean-dwelling creature and all marine life she wants to protect. An aquatic adventure of your own awaits with Keli'i Eli's sculpted Picasso marble manta ray or perhaps a stingray. A powerful whip-like tail flows and a gorgeous crystalline inclusion intersects the vertical black and golden tan hues of the marble. Winglike pectoral fins are gracefully fluid. A ray's coloration often reflects the briny deep floor's natural shade helping it to camouflage from its predators. About 2 7/8" tall, 2 1/4" wide and 1 5/8" deep.

Wander in the woods and inhale fresh forest air with Gabriel Sice's burnished antler journeying Bear. Satisfied eyes are from pen shell inlays and an offering bundle contains natural branch red coral and turquoise beads. An approximately 2 1/4" long, 1" wide and 1 1/8" tall powerful presence that reminds us to cherish life's simple pleasures like the mountain moments that bring relaxation and joy.

A self-taught carver for over 30 years, Salvador Romero has quite the following as collectors just adore his essential aesthetic. One of his signature pieces are Bears with hearts. This fabulous 2-piece set is carved from found stone originating at ancestral Cochiti Pueblo lands. The kindhearted bear itself is about 4 7/8" tall, 1 5/8" wide and 2" deep, while the removable heart is approximately 1 1/2" long, 1 3/8" wide and 1/2" deep.

Put on your warm rain ponchos and rubber boots for a fun rainy day outdoors. Todd Lowsayatee's precious Picasso marble Frog invites you to help charm the friendly storm clouds into releasing their goodness. The A:Shiwi (Zuni) consider carved frogs to be rain-bringing. Take home a piece of the pond in this approximately 1 1/4" tall, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/8" deep amphibian with lovely red coral and turquoise inlays plus etched nose nares.

Zuni artist Brandon Phillips started sculpting dinosaurs when he was 13 years old. Some of the ancient reptiles in his carving repertoire include brontosaurus, stegosaurus and triceratops. Many Indigenous cultures view dinosaur bones as sacred burials of animals who should be shown the same respect as human ancestors. They are the first fossil finders with a knowledge of deep time and the subsequent ages as shown in the fossil record. Brandon's dino-mite brontosaur is made from marble to a dimension of approximately 2 5/8" long, 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" tall. This plant-eating friend has adorable eyes from turquoise inlays.

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A delightful Bear stands on hind legs to gaze over the horizon with optimism. Carved by Daryl Shack Sr. from turquoise, this friend looks out at Mother Earth through sparkling eyes from cultured opal inlays. The offering bundle consists of colorful multi-material chips including branch red coral, and is vibrant and buoyant against the natural matrix regions of the stone. This wonderful bear measures about 1 1/2" tall, 1 3/4" wide and 1 1/8" deep.

Just beneath the surface of Mother Earth, Stevan Natachu's wonderful star-nosed Mole goes about its business with a colorful orange spiny oyster shell snout. Star-nosed moles are equipped with special nerve fibers enabling them to thrive underground. Bright turquoise inlays and rich pipestone eyes adorn this approximately 1 5/8" long, 7/8" wide and 3/4" tall perceptive creature carved from jet.

Explore the moonlit Zuni realm where creatures of the night rule like majestic Owls who soar beneath star-filled skies. Herbert Halate's cedar wood tufted raptor perches in mystery and wisdom at approximately 3 1/4" tall, 2" wide and 1 3/4" deep. Observant eyes from turquoise inlays pay close attention to even the quiet moments.

Harmonious balance and the best in workmanship is what makes the late Ryland and Claudia Gasper's sterling silver Zuni Sunface necklace and earrings set collectible. The Gasper's are known for collaborative Sunface work. The ancient traditional symbol represents the elements in balance. Mastery of the stone-to-stone inlay technique showcases sky blue turquoise, bold jet, bright red coral and iridescent mother-of-pearl set meticulously side by side. Every stone and shell has been slightly rounded for an irresistible raised effect. The necklace's center Sunface station is about 2" long with dangling feather element, while the side station's measure approximately 1 1/8" in diameter. The necklace is roughly 24" long with a handmade link chain. The complimenting and lightweight earrings for pierced ears are about 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. Signed by the artists.

Found only in Western Australia, mookaite jasper is from a deposit on private land at Mooka Creek. Said to energize with life-force vigor, this gorgeous natural material is made up of different minerals and fossilized substances, most notably tiny aquatic plankton called radiolaria. Leave it to noted Zuni artist Todd Westika, who graduated from New Mexico Tech with a background in geo-engineering, to carve stunning mookaite jasper into this glorious Eagle (or Hawk) fetish necklace. His passion for rocks and minerals draws him to work with unusual stones. Each amazing raptor has eyes from sterling silver inlays. The center bird with spread wings is approximately 1 3/8" long and 1 5/8" wide, while the side raptors perch at roughly 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" long. Lovely sky blue turquoise, sterling silver and red coral beads accompany the birds on this collectible necklace that's about 30" long. Signed by the artist.

Zuni artist Nelson Yatsattie started carving at 15 years of age creating creatures from ducks to dinosaurs. He says his favorite part of the creative process is the Dremel work because he really gets into detail. His latest offering showcases this talent in a rich Picasso marble sea Turtle with intricate sgraffito etching on the carapace, flippers and turned head. A observant gaze is from turquoise inlays. About 2 7/8" long, 2 1/4" wide and 7/8" tall.

Blue Jays are social feathered friends who are seriously smart and very talkative. A garden Blue Jay is perched on a budding red rose branch in Derrick Edaakie's stunning pendant. Handmade in the overlay inlay jewelry technique, great skill in lapidary and silversmithing are a must for a successful presentation. The sterling silver started out as a sheet laboriously sawed out to leave a negative space of design. Another piece of silver was annealed to it. Colorful turquoise, iridescent abalone, bright red coral, watery mother-of-pearl, bold jet and rich pen shell were meticulously hand cut and inlaid bringing this approximately 1 7/8" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1/16" thick affordable work of wearable art to life. Signed by the artist.

The quiet rivers and blooming meadows are places Salvador Romero's airy Dragonfly visits each day. The water creature carries the peaceful memories and the beauty of the natural places it loves. Sculpted from found stone, dimensions of this graceful insect are about 4 5/8" long, 2 7/8" wide and 5/8" tall.

Resting beneath golden leaves by a glittering stream, Corwin Yamutewa's turquoise-eyed Rabbit enjoys moments of stillness encouraging you to pause and take in the shifting light. The dreamy scene appears to be reflected in the gorgeous zebra stone specimen. Iridescent pink mussel shell ears and a triangular nose are thoughtful touches. About 2 1/2" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

Zuni Olla Maidens are one of the most renowned dance groups in New Mexico. The members dance with fragile pottery jars or ollas, balanced on the top of their heads. Traditionally ollas would be used to transport all kinds of things including sacred Corn meal or life-giving water. Burt Awelagte's Olla Maiden is carved from a matrix-rich turquoise. The sculpted jar is from another gorgeous variety of turquoise, permanently attached to the Olla Maiden. Facial features are from clean jet inlays. An offering necklace has moonstone and turquoise beads. Dimensions including the lovely angelite base are approximately 4 3/8" tall, 1 5/8" wide and 1 1/8" deep.

Sitting rooftop on their ancestral home, Silvan Panteah's Bear family stargazes. The gentle parent bear is flanked by little cubs. The traditional village or cliff house is intricately incised. Eyes that see are from turquoise inlays. Silvan's parents are noted carvers Abby and Clayton Panteah. Brother James Panteah is a stone carver as well. They descend from the greater Hustito and Lowsayatee family of Zuni artists. About 1 1/2" tall, 1 3/8" wide and 1 3/8" deep, sculpted from one rich portion of Picasso marble.

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Acoma artist Walter Torres has been carving for many years creating expressive animal figures. He's also a fabulous potter. Artfully carved from limestone, a gentle quail graces a wonderful sculpture Walter calls a "Pueblo Coin" symbolizing the Indigenous way of life and culture. The top-knotted bird forages among the corn fields and flowers. The large "coin" itself is about 5 1/2" tall, 5 1/2" wide and 3/4" deep, signed by the artist. It's beautifully presented on a handsome wooden base that's approximately 6 1/8" long, 3 1/4" wide and 7/8" tall. A collectible 2-piece set.

Heishe which means shell, are small hand-rolled beads from Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo. They are traditionally made from shell and materials like turquoise. Nick Rosetta is renowned for micro heishe jewelry, doing his own exquisite lapidary work. Behold this triple strand jet, serpentine and sterling silver heishe necklace that's about 18 1/2". It hangs at approximately 9" long. The individual beads are roughly 1/8" long, while the silver ones measure about 3/16". A sophisticated and visually striking work of wearable art that will garner many compliments. Signed by the artist.

Removing vital Snakes from any ecosystem could result in an increase of rodent populations creating issues like crop destruction and the spread of disease. Benina Kallestewa's red coral-tongued reptile is sculpted from tidgilite to a size of about 2 5/8" long, 3/8" wide and 3/8" tall. Sensing eyes are from cultured opal inlays.

Hold the arrival of spring in the palm of your hand with Carlos Laate's small olla pottery jar. Hovering Dragonfly, moist Frog and wriggling tadpoles are a sign of the budding season's thaw and the life-giving water they represent. We love the bulbous shape of the natural clay Carlos has hand-coiled. The water creatures have a delightful presence painted with rich pigments. About 3 3/4" tall, 3 5/8" wide and 3 1/2" deep. Signed by the artist.

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.

If you are an admirer of flowers, then wearing Margarita Chavez's sterling silver, red spiny oyster shell and sky blue turquoise floral blossom dangle earrings will make everything exponentially more beautiful. These medium-weight handmade stunners are about 1 5/8" long, 7/8" wide and 1/8" deep. Their quality is top-notch. Signed by the artist.

The ground is where the magic happens, where roots run deep and Badger 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.

This vivid green serpentine stone surely captured Zuni carver Cody Chavez's imagination though which he created this marvelous and slightly mischievous reptile. The lizard has a wide sturdy body measuring about 3" long by 1 1/4" tall. The curious eyes are chameleon-like and set high on the head, standing at 3/4" tall and inlaid with turquoise stones. The surface of the reptile's body is incised with a scale like diamond pattern. Take a close look at this adorable creature's facial expression set with a roguish zigzag grin.

Elders serve as anchors for tradition. Troy Sice's wise elder Grandmother wears a special shawl as she participates in the doings. Sculpted from antler, red coral and turquoise inlays adorn her. Facial features are from jet paste and a Dragonfly makes its presence known. About 1 3/8" tall, 1/2" wide and 3/8" deep.

A Fox pair stays together through thick and thin working it out. Each stone is unique yet beautiful in its own right. One is carved from a striking serpentine with augite while the other is fashioned from fish rock serpentine. Expressive eyes are from turquoise inlays and an offering bundle contains an iridescent black lip shell point with melon shell, lapis lazuli and turquoise beads among other nice ones. Approximately 2 7/8" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1" tall, by Jayne Quam.

Shawn Sheyka has the designer's eye when it comes to contemporary inlaid jewelry. Notice the striking layout and clean workmanship in a pair of handsome sterling silver and turquoise cuff links. Precise pieces of turquoise and silver fit perfectly in the channel inlay jewelry technique. Turquoise has spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous cultures. It is blue as the sky and life-giving water linking both. These approximately 1/2" square cuff links would make a treasured gift. Signed by the artist.

Gentle sea Turtle diligently swims through the ocean's varying currents traveling thousands of miles only to return to the beach where she was hatched to lay her own precious eggs. Carved from a stunning caramelized-looking travertine, this long-living reptile's eyes are pools of emotion, from verdant malachite inlays. A beautifully sculpted carapace is like a cobblestone path. Measurements are approximately 4 7/8" long, 2 5/8" wide and 2 7/8" tall, by Keli'i Eli.