A new clover patch is the perfect dining spot for Fabian Tsethlikai's Rabbit pairing carved from one portion of Picasso marble. Happily munching, they view the greenery through turquoise inlaid eyes. Etched whiskers and little cottontails are adorable. About 1 1/4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 3/4" tall.

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A sweetly disposed warthog (perhaps a wild boar or even a javelina) has two curved tusks, softly sculpted back spikes or mane, mini hooves, drilled nostrils and inlaid eyes from turquoise. Adorably, warthogs carry their tail up when they run with the tip's bristles waving like a flag. About 2 1/4" long, 5/8" wide and 1 1/8" tall, carved from Picasso marble by Fabian Tsethlikai.

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Happy butterflies are an important part of Pueblo worldview. Designs of them are incorporated in paintings, pottery, textiles and even on traditional tablita headdresses. Magical Butterflies (Bula'kya in Zuni) help us see the sweetness in life. They encourage us to embrace the concept of transformation and metamorphosis as an integral part of life. Butterflies help pollinate plants and flowers too. Stopping by for just a brief moment, Nelson Yatsattie's Picasso marble winged friend is about 3" long, 7/8" wide and 2" tall. Turquoise eyes and inlays adorn smoothly sculpted wings. What a beauty! View item

Jayne Quam's turquoise-eyed Badger is decorated with a fabulous mosaic from colorful turquoise, jet, lapis lazuli, alunite, pen shell, crushed azurite, shell, spiny oyster, fossilized jasper, serpentine, mother-of-pearl and gold slag. The Picasso marble has fascinating white inclusions that light up the stone like energetic lightning. About 2 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall. View item

Herbert Halate's carved New Mexico cedarwood offering hosts the protecting or healing animals of the Six-Directions, along with their assigned color according to Zuni Pueblo tradition. The solid block of lightly fragrant cedarwood is decorated with amazing cross-hatching and petroglyph inspired designs like flute players. It is also beautifully adorned with turquoise pieces. The Six Directional animals are permanently attached. They include a jet (black) Mole, a calcite (yellow) Mountain-lion, a turquoise (blue) Bear, a Picasso marble (many colored) Eagle, a pipestone (red) Badger and a marble (white) Wolf. Endearing eyes are from turquoise inlays. Measurements in their entirety are approximately 4 3/8" tall, 6" wide and 4 1/2" deep. The animal's average in size from approximately 1 3/4" to 2 1/8" long, 5/8" to 3/4" tall and 3/8" to 1" wide. Signed by the artist.

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The Zuni People Frog hope and pray to hear the croaking of frogs because it is a sign the rains are coming. Frogs are attracted to the moisture and higher temperatures that are in advance of beneficial rainfall. Carved from Picasso marble and inlaid with turquoise eyes, Dana Malani's friendly water creature measures approximately 1 5/8" long, 1 1/4" wide and 3/4" tall. View item

A roadrunner's tracks are impossible to follow due to the fact they are shaped like the letter X. They are fearless birds who have been known to take on a rattlesnake. Because of these traits, the fierce roadrunner's spirit has a role in many healing and curing rites. Nelson Yatsattie sculpted this stunning bird from a desert-hued Picasso marble. Layers of etched plumage are beautifully rendered as is a hooked beak. A turned head with crest and turquoise inlaid eyes are ever vigilant. About 3 3/4" long, 1" wide and 2 1/2" tall.

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A feature often seen on Zuni animal carvings are attached bundles of stones and shells known as offering bundles. Traditionally these bundles were arrowheads given to the animals associated with hunting as a blessing. Eli Cheama's Picasso marble bushytail (Fox, Wolf or Coyote) has a turquoise point offering tied on in the old-style manner, a beautiful touch. Eyes are from turquoise, while an overlaid nose is from jet. Mindfully placed etching marks represent a furry coat. Wild canines have powerful abilities that we do not and should be respected for those qualities. About 2 3/4" long, 3/4" wide and roughly 1 1/2" tall.

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Observing wild birds makes us feel happy and carefree. James Panteah's smoothly sculpted Picasso marble feathered friend can be a sweet reminder to stop and enjoy the beauty of birds around you even if its just out your window. Joyful eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 2 1/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1" tall. View item

Picasso marble is beloved for a natural array of hues such as tan, yellow and even subtle pink. Jacob Wilson's mighty steer has been wonderfully sculpted from a Picasso marble with stunning soft purple inclusions, how special is that. Eyes are from turquoise inlays. We love this approximately 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall bovine's power stance and mighty horns. Jacob's father is master carver Terry Wilson.

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An adorable kitty cat playing with a colorful surfite toy is carved from Picasso marble by Shannon Waatsa. Anything that moves or dangles like rolling string or yarn, activates predatory instincts in our domestic felines. Engaged eyes are from jet in bright Mojave green turquoise, while a lovely nose is from iridescent pink mussel shell. About 1 1/2" tall, 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" deep.

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Elephants have a lot of power and dignity, plus they are very loyal to family. They teach us we have a spirit and strength that is much bigger than we realize and to honor our relationships. Calvert Bowannie's delightful pachyderm has been sculpted from Picasso marble to a size of roughly 2 3/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1" tall. Gentle eyes are from turquoise inlays. View item

A bushytail (Coyote, Fox or Wolf) has a unique fur coat thanks to the variations within the Picasso marble specimen it was carved from. This is one beautiful stone with a two-tone quality. A heartline from turquoise, jet and mother-of-pearl, as well as azurite eyes, are inlaid to this approximately 3 3/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" tall exquisite canine by Cameron Kalestewa. Heartlines represent the essence and breath path. An offering bundle has a mother-of-pearl point with a gorgeous tiger's eye bead.

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We can respect Bears by giving them space and not interfering with their important doings. Bears are extraordinarily intelligent, dominant predators with sharp memories and superior navigation skills. Travis Nieto's gorgeous Picasso marble bear has turquoise eyes and measures in the neighborhood of approximately 2 1/4" long, 1" wide and 1 1/4" tall. We admire his attention to facial details and etched furry coat.

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Clive Hustito's perched Picasso marble Eagle represents the Six-Directions in Zuni Pueblo worldview. In life there are Six Directions with a specific color and animal associated with each one. Long ago the Father of Medicine Societies, Po-shai-an-kia established predatory animals as guardians of the Six Directions who are healing and protective. The turquoise-eyed insightful raptor is one of the Six Directional animals including a black lip mother-of-pearl shell Mole, a mother-of-pearl Wolf, a dyed bamboo coral Badger, a turquoise Bear and a gold lip shell Mountain-lion nestled around the bird's talons. They are presented a top a gorgeous serpentine point. The conversing bird has lovely etched plumage included an incised "X" on its back which represents feathers as well. Dimensions in their entirety are approximately 4 1/4" tall, 2" wide and 3 1/2" deep.

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Weasels are excellent at controlling small rodent populations which benefits farmer's crops. Bernie Laselute is a wonderful Zuni artist carving creatures with beautiful detail like this approximately 2 1/8" long, 5/8" wide and 7/8" tall baby weasel from Picasso marble. Eager eyes are from turquoise, cute whiskers are etched and fur is intricately incised. This pup will grow up to be a ferocious hunter. View item

Dane Malani's turquoise-eyed Badger has an elegantly incised stripe that resembles a lovely leaf on its back. The Picasso marble's natural inclusions simulate a network of underground roots, a peaceful place where badgers call home. Badgers and Coyotes are friends, often hunting together which makes them more successful. This partnership has been known by Indigenous cultures long before mainstream science. About 2 3/4" long, 1 5/8" wide and 3/4" tall.

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Throughout history, sapient dolphins have shown acts of compassion by assisting both fellow dolphins and humans in perilous situations, protecting them from drowning and from hungry creatures while out at sea. Super intelligent, a dolphin's animal medicine means to be generous and charitable to others. We're crazy over Melvin Sandoval's gorgeous Picasso marble dolphin mounted on a stunning dolomite point offering. Dimensions in their entirety are about 4 3/8" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 3/8" tall. View item

Kyle Awelagte was instructed in the art of carving by his father Burt Awelagte who was taught by Joseph Quam. Burt says he listens to the stone as it tells him what it wants to be. He's imparted these important skills to Kyle whose recent offering is a Picasso marble Bear with tiny eyes from turquoise inlays. We love this bear's powerful presence including a great facial expression and elongated snout. An offering bundle gives thanks in the form of turquoise, warm amber and a fresh water pearl gift. About 3 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall.

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An ancient story belonging to Indigenous Peoples of California says that the Creator placed the Earth on the backs of turtles who couldn't agree to stay in one place. As they went in different directions, earthquakes occurred. Maegan Shetima's darling tortoise or Turtle has been carved with a lot of personality from Picasso marble. A rounded carapace is etched with a stunning pattern accented with turquoise inlays. Eyes are from jet. About 2" long, 1 3/8" wide and 1 1/4" tall.

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For some Plains Indigenous tribes, Lizards are linked with healing, survival and masculinity. A newborn boy's umbilical cord was sewn into the shape of a lizard to ensure the little one's good health, energy and strength. Nelson Yatsattie's phenomenal reptile duo is masterfully hewn from one rich portion of Picasso marble. Eyes from turquoise inlays convey individuality while tails are lusciously long. These life-like lizards feel like they could scurry off the stone in the blink of an eye. No matter what angle this gorgeous carving is viewed from, there are stunning details and natural colors to behold. Approximately 4 1/4" tall, 3" wide and 2 1/2" deep.

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Effortlessly camouflaging on a moss covered rock, Michael Coble's turquoise-eyed Frog or toad has wonderful webbed feet and a slightly opened mouth. Incised circles compliment the natural beauty of the Picasso marble specimen. The varying earth-toned hues and inclusions are splendid. Frogs spend more time in water than a related toad. Eggs, tadpoles and adult frogs are a critical component of many ecological communities. Other animals rely on them as a food source. A great desktop companion at about 6" long, 3 5/8" wide and 2 3/8" tall. View item

Octopuses have sprawling physical, mental and emotional capacities. They have a lot of heart, in fact three of them. They can also change color according to mood and environment. Jacob Wilson captured this attribute well by using a lovely Picasso marble to bring this adorable cephalopod to life. Powerful arms guide this intelligent mollusk who is a formidable master of disguise. Eyes are from turquoise inlays and suckers are present. About 2 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 3/4" tall, by Jacob Wilson. View item

Curious yet cautious, Terry Wilson's spirited Coyote (Wolf or Fox) is a fast learner sizing up any situation quickly. Traits like these have enabled wonderful wild canines to continue in their work of maintaining other animal populations benefiting many ecosystems. A fluffy wrapped tail and perked ears are lovely features, while discerning eyes from sky blue turquoise are inlaid to the lovely Picasso marble. About 3" long, 7/8" wide and 1" tall. View item

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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Horned Lizards are designed to camouflage effortlessly into arid landscapes. Terry Wilson selected a befitting desert-hued Picasso marble to carve a hunting horned lizard with watchful eyes from turquoise inlays. We love its spiked exterior. Patiently waiting horned lizards stay still striking out when favorite prey like Harvester red ants walk by. About 2 1/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1/2" tall. View item

Nelson Yatsattie's too cute for words Bear from Picasso marble has a lot of personality. Loving eyes from inlaid turquoise, little ears, a small tail and sgraffito-etched paws all add to the wonderful physical features of this fetish friend that measures about 3 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall. Bears are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetish carvings. By honoring a bear’s natural traits such as strength, journeying, protection, mothering, hunting and gathering, we can try and summon those great qualities within ourselves too. View item

Clive Hustito's delightful Turtle pairing just emerged from a watery environment. Peaceful and assuring are the words that come to mind in describing the personalities of the reptiles, as well as the gorgeous portion of Picasso marble. Eyes are from amazing azurite inlays. Turtles are esteemed because they carry their home where ever they go. In Zuni Pueblo, turtle shells are prized for making rattles used by the Rain Dancers. This mother and hatchling duo are about 3" long, 2 1/4" wide and 1" tall.

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