Keshi Gift Box packaging includes:

• Paper Gift Box with Keshi lettering
• Paper tissue packaging 
• Handwritten description of items detailing the item, material used as well as  artist name and Tribal affiliation.
• Animal medicine description (if applicable, for common animals only)
• Small packet of Cornmeal and written description for use 

*Example is shown in photos. Not all items can be gift boxed due to size.

Exuding cerulean goodness, Maxx Laate's wee Bear with turquoise eyes and little drilled ears has been smoothly sculpted from vibrant lapis lazuli. Said to be a stone of enlightenment, lapis contains three other minerals in varying amounts, which are calcite, lazurite and sparkling pyrite. This particular specimen is dotted with glorious calcite inclusions. About 1" long, 3/8" tall and 3/8" wide.

Intricately hand-carved by Adrian Leon from the traditional material of cottonwood and painted with colorful acrylic paints, this miniature standing doll represents the Hopi Pot Carrier Katsina. Pot Carrier has many names including Malatsmo or Hand Katsina with a hand print covering the face. A pistachio half is filled with perhaps turquoise pieces to represent a bowl of water. Details are exquisite, including the feathers, pipe cleaner, embroidery thread and cloth adorning this small woodwork that's about 2 1/2" tall, 1 3/8" wide and 1" deep. The measurements include the base. Signed by the artist.

The Zuni People (A:shiwi) believe human ancestors emerged onto Earth after passing through the Levels of Emergence, a series of four wet and chaotic underworlds. When they finally surfaced on dry earth there were already powerful animals living here. These animals preyed upon the People, since they were naked and defenseless. They cried out to the Creator for help. Hearing these cries, Creator dispatched the heroic War Twins armed with lighting bolts. The War Twins struck the animals with these lighting bolts and turned the creatures to stone. Their hearts however were left beating in ossified bodies. These creatures were then entrusted with assisting humans on their journey. The essence of these animals can be represented by the heartline feature or breath path extending down from the mouth and into the chest. Heartlines are not always inlaid stone or shell either. They can simply be the natural striations in the rock as seen in Benina Kallestewa's gorgeous onyx Bear. Eyes are from cultured opal inlays. About 1 3/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" tall.

A snake's animal medicine is about transformation. As a snake sheds skin, shiny new scales are revealed. We can learn to release the negative aspects of our lives and emerge refreshed too. Let go of old ways or outdated perspectives to welcome new teachings into our lives. Brandon Phillip's pipestone Snake is a sweet reminder of all the goodness a snake has to offer by how it lives in nature. Eyes and inlays are from turquoise. Attractive sgraffito etching reveals a neat pattern. About 3" long, 1/2" wide and 3/8" tall.

Spiny oyster shell comes from a bivalve mollusk, a popular choice for jewelry, tools and currency in ancient times. In fact for some South American cultures, spiny oyster shells were more valuable than gold and silver. Only spiritual leaders or elders were allowed to wear or even use them. Abby Panteah has carved a delightful feathered friend pendant from colorful spiny oyster shell, while Clayton Panteah inlaid turquoise eyes. Including bale, measurements are approximately 2” wide and 1” long. The complimentary sterling silver chain is about 24”. A lovely 2-piece set perfect for a Mother’s Day gift.

Rosella Shack's endearing Turtle is carved from marble and sgraffito etched with a stunning harmonious pattern that brings an appealing beauty to this reptile, wherever it travels. Turquoise eyes and inlays further accent this approximately 2 1/4" long, 1 7/8" wide and 3/8" tall elegant reptile.

In Zuni, corn is called the Mother as it is a main crop that emerges from beautiful Mother Earth. Elegantly carved, these turquoise corn dangle earrings will make a subtle yet lasting impression. Set into sterling silver with colorful inlays from coral, lapis lazuli and jet, these petite lightweight earrings for pierced ears measure about 1 3/8" long including hooks and 1/2" wide. Signed by the artist Tracey Bowekaty.

An eager Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) develops hunting skills and learns how to set boundaries in Rosella and Loubert Soseeah's delightful magnesite carving. We love the rich coffee hues of the stone as well as the natural crystalline inclusion that resembles a necklace. Playful eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 2 5/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

Liam Simplicio's father is noted animal carver Dan Simplicio, Jr. His sister is a potter. Liam studied two-dimensional graphic design with Zuni Pueblo art instructors during his time as a youth leadership councilor with the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project. There he completed the nonprofit youth organization’s first-ever Emerging Artist Apprenticeship. Airy Butterfly and rosette patterns are presented in repetition coming together as a cohesive whole in this stunning and colorful print from archival ink. Dimensions are approximately 14" by 11" with mat. Signed by the artist with a lovely resting Fawn motif.

Māori tribes treasure dolphins calling them taniwha or water spirits. A sentient dolphin's gift to us is a model of compassion, community and balance. Highly-intelligent, they call each other by name. Herbert Halate's stunning cedar wood dolphin has turquoise inlaid eyes and a nicely drilled blowhole. Approximately 4 1/2" long, 1 1/4" wide and 1 3/4" tall.

Fish are a joy to watch as they are calming, quiet and relaxing swimming here and there in tranquil waters. Daphne and Leland Boone's gentle companion is carved from a gorgeous magnesite, measuring a slippery and approximate 2 1/2" long, 3/4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Turquoise eyes navigate the pond, while natural white inclusions resemble gurgling air bubbles.

As spring's sunshine is warming the earth, a precious Snake is coaxed out of winter hibernation. Andrew Quam carved this turquoise-eyed reptile from gold lip shell. He is a wonderful artist from the late Johnny Quam, Andrew Emerson Quam and Bossie Quam families of noted Zuni artists. Andrew's mother the late Rosalia Quam learned the art from her step-father George Cheechee Haloo. She was well-known for stringing bird fetishes and also for her animal carvings. Rosalia and her husband Andrew Emerson Quam taught their children, including Andrew how to carve. About 4" long, 1" wide and less than 1/4" thick.

Intriguing and irreplaceable, fossils give us great insight into the history of life on Earth. They reveal how the environment has changed through geological time periods. Fossils also show us what ancient living things looked like but they keep us wondering about details such as their colors, sounds and behaviors. Daphne and Leland Boone's turquoise-eyed Bear has been sculpted from a fossiliferous marble or perhaps Purisima stone, to a size of roughly 2 5/8" long, 5/8" wide and 2 1/4" tall. A refreshing orange spiny oyster shell point with turquoise beads constitute the offering bundle.

Alexander Chavez's onyx winged wonder has turquoise, red coral and jet inlays plus adorable sterling silver antennae. Facial features are from turquoise and jet. Butterflies teach us that transformation or an internal shift brings us in alignment with our highest potential. About 2 5/8" tall, 3/4" wide and roughly 1 3/4" deep. A bit tippy, not suitable for an unstable shelf.

James Panteah's parents are wonderful carvers Abby and Clayton Panteah. His brother is artist Silvan Panteah. They are from the greater Hustito and Lowsayatee family of noted Zuni artists. Sculpted from a gorgeously mottled alabaster, a darling Bear cub has turquoise eyes and a dotted heartline or breath path. About 2 3/4" long, 1 3/8" wide and 1 5/8" tall.

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.

We adore Andrew Quam's animal jewelry like this ricolite Turtle pendant. It has turquoise eyes, inlays and a lovely etched carapace. Claws are incised and filled with jet paste. Turtles move slow in nature but reach a destination successfully teaching us to do the same enjoying the journey along the way. Including the bale fixture, measurements are coming in at roughly 1 3/4" long, 1 3/8" wide and 1/2" deep.

Minerals are the building blocks of rock. Some rocks consist of just one type of mineral while most rocks contain a combination of minerals. Each mineral has a unique chemical composition which determines what color it will be. Also, interaction with other minerals and environmental factors contribute to its uniqueness. We're enjoying the serpentine specimen Delvin Leekya chose to carve a sky-watching Bear from. Swirling grey and subtle yellow-green colors exist in the serpentine. Eyes are from turquoise inlays and a double point offering bundle is from iridescent pink mussel shell and turquoise. About 2 1/2" long, 1" wide and 2" tall.

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.

Travis Nieto's father the late carver Vern Nieto and brother Frank Nieto descend from the greater Natewa, Dallas Quam and Panteah families of noted Zuni Pueblo artists. Travis' creative ancestry is evident in a darling Bear cub hewn from an attractive serpentine. Fine-lined engraving works beautifully for fur detail. Alert eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 1 3/4" long, 1" wide and 1 7/8" tall.

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.