Master jewelers Octavius and Irma Seowtewa's sterling silver cuff bracelet hosts a myriad of intricate bezels painstakingly hand-cut to fit each rounded Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone. This time consuming and laborious traditional Zuni jewelry process is known as petit point or needlepoint. The swirling pattern is alluring. The collectible cuff is about 1" wide. Its entire inner circumference is approximately 6 3/8" including the 1 1/8" opening. Signed by the artists. Please click here for help in determining wrist size and best fit. Also, a click on this link will assist you in learning about wonderful Zuni jewelry.

When asked by Pautiwa The Sun Father what he wanted, Anshe (Bear) replied that he desired to go to Zuni with the other Katsina spirits. His request granted, the other Katsinas had him take off his fur coat and dressed him like a Katsina to be part of a Mixed Dance. Felino Eriacho's stunning Bear Katsina doll is hand-carved from cottonwood. He makes the pastel-like pigments from plants and minerals he forages, mixing them according to tradition and experience. This practice can take a full year to complete due to seasonal changes. These natural paints are mesmerizingly beautiful giving the carving a softly-aged appearance. The gorgeous blue hues are derived from lapis lazuli and turquoise. An offering necklace is laced with turquoise and branch red coral beads. The carved feather element is securely glued to the head, otherwise the entire woodwork is one piece. Including base, measurements are about 7 1/2" tall, roughly 2 3/8" wide and 2 1/8" deep. Signed by the artist.

Nelson Yatsattie's enchanting Frog has hopped out of the water to say hello. A skillful polishing job shows off the natural beauty of the Queen's Creek marble specimen. Friendly eyes are from turquoise inlays as blue as a Pueblo sky. Dimensions of this gorgeous water creature are approximately 2 1/2" long, 2 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" tall.

Frankie Poblano Chattin comes from the late Teddy Weahkee family of noted Zuni Pueblo artists. His parents are jewelers and carvers Jovanna Poblano and Daniel Chattin, and his grandmother is artist Veronica Poblano. Frankie's Horse fetish pendant necklace is a colorful treat composed from amazing orange-red coral, white shell and turquoise beads. Each jet-eyed pony has been carved from gorgeous Chinese turquoise in varying natural shades. The center horse pendant is about 3" long and 2" wide, while the smaller equines are roughly 1" long. The wonderful collectible necklace is about 24" long including the center horse.

Ptehe Agleska or Horned-Lizard is a sacred creature revered as a Keeper of Secrets to the Indigenous Lakota Nation. Puebloans regard them as family to be protected. Bringer of Rain and Grandfather Horned Toad are other names bestowed to this gentle reptile of the desert by The People. Douglas Martza's spiked horned lizard has been wonderfully carved from a handsome onyx and inlaid with turquoise eyes. An offering bundle of thankfulness is composed with colorful beads and an iridescent black lip mother-of-pearl shell point. About 2 5/8" long 1 3/4" wide and 1" tall.

Scouting for amazing local minerals, artist Felino Eriacho and his good friend fellow carver Fred Bowannie Jr., hike around Zuni land. A stunning portion of septarian from the Fence Lake area near Zuni is transformed into a wonderful Turtle with sweet pen shell eyes to a height of roughly 2 1/4" tall, 1" wide and 1 1/4" deep. An overlaid carapace is created from plump Zuni azurite cabochons that are nice and round like freshly baked bread rolls. The natural crystalline areas feel really good to touch too.

Tammy Bellson's lively Lizard wraps around a small natural clay seed pottery that measures about 2" tall, 2 3/8" wide and 1 3/4" deep. Seed pots were used in the old days to store precious seeds. The bold brick red, white and black-hued mineral pigments work so beautifully together. In aboriginal art, lizards are often painted in dotted mosaics. A lovely pottery that's enjoyable viewed from any angle. Signed by the artist.

In Zuni traditional ways, long ago the Father of Medicine Societies Po-shai-an-kia established predatory animals as Guardians of the Six-Directions one of which is the powerful Bear of The West. Carved from one portion of red onyx, Adrian Cachini's guardian Bear stands watch through turquoise inlaid eyes. The Pueblo village is represented by small carved blocks, little wood beams and doorways. Strong and upright, the bear wears an inlaid necklace from red coral. About 2 3/4" tall, 1 3/8" wide and 5/8" deep.

In some mythologies, the first Indigenous Peoples envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. We are always impressed with master carver Jesus Armando Espino's attention to detail and animal artistry as seen in a fish rock serpentine treasured Turtle. Stunning incising accents the turquoise-embedded carapace, legs and head of this approximately 2 3/4" long, 1 7/8" wide and 5/8" tall exquisite reptile.

The stunning Valles Caldera is an approximately 13 mile wide volcanic basin-like depression in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico. Bubbling hot springs, clean streams, fumaroles, natural gas seeps and volcanic domes exist there. Beneficial animals like Mountain-lions (cougars, pumas or panthers) are a top predator native to the Valles Caldera. In the early 1900s these great cats including beneficial Coyotes and Wolves killed throughout the lower 48 states as part of a predator-removal program. Today Indigenous knowledge, which is rooted in the relationship between humans and their environment, is inspiring and informing conventional scientists like biologists and others of the vital importance of wild animals in their natural habitats in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Preferring rocky, rugged territory, these elusive felines make the Valles Caldera their birthright home. Vince Chavez's smoothly sculpted feline has been carved from local Zuni travertine in the old-style with a luscious tail up and over the backside. Eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 4 3/8" long, 1 3/8" wide and 3" tall.

We're thrilled to share a collectible and rare 5-stand fetish necklace circa 1975, by the Tsikewa family. This noted group of Zuni Pueblo carvers has lineage from the late great artist Teddy Weahkee. His daughter was Mary Tsikewa who was married to David Tsikewa, famous for his fetish necklaces. Their family includes Lavina Tsikewa Kaskalla and Rudy Tsikewa among others.

Labor intensive to carve, each exquisite feathered friend and powerful Bear represent the interconnectedness of all living things. There are even white bears present on the strands indicative of healing and strength. Each carving is worthy of visitation and appreciation. Rich materials include hand-rolled fine baby olive snail heishe, turquoise, golden gold lip shell, Pacific green snail shell, mother-of-pearl, vivid red coral, spiny oyster shell, iridescent abalone, serpentine and pink mussel shell. The tiniest animals are about 1/2" long, while the largest ones are approximately 1 1/4" long. Eyes are drilled and filled with jet paste. The overall length of this masterpiece is about 30" long, weighing 53 grams.

Feast your eyes upon Amy Wesley's 2-piece set that includes a magnificent bolo tie and coordinating belt buckle. She's brought together gorgeous turquoise and sterling silver in the channel inlay technique to form a double Hummingbird presentation. This fabulous design uses a negative space to create what looks to be an inlaid section of black material. The handsome braided black leather bolo tie is about 40" long, while its adjustable station is approximately 2 3/4" long and 1 3/4" wide. The amazing buckle measures in the neighborhood of 3" long and 2" wide. It will fit a 1 1/2" belt. Both works of wearable art are signed by the artist.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz said to lift one's spirits and sooth emotions. Frankie Poblano Chattin's sweetly-spirited Bear has been smoothly sculpted from this semi-precious gem bursting with captivating violet color. Hopeful eyes are from turquoise inlays. In a gesture of gratitude for a bear's animal medicine of strength, hunting, journeying, healing and mothering, among other amazing qualities, Frankie secured an offering bundle containing a lovely turquoise point accompanied by coral and balancing tourmalated quartz beads. About 3 5/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" tall.

A softly textured jet Raven (or crow) with intelligent eyes from vibrant turquoise is ready to take a place of honor in your jewelry collection. This wonderful reversible pendant is carved by Herbert Halate in his signature style. Including the silver bale with nice turquoise beads, measurements are approximately 1 3/4" long, 2 1/2" wide and 5/8" deep. Prepare yourself for the compliments you'll receive wearing this fabulous piece. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

It's always special to get a carving that's been created from a mineral indigenous to the Zuni Pueblo area. Here we have a mighty fishing Bear by Fred Bowannie, Jr. He enjoys hiking around Zuni country with his good buddy, fellow artist Felino Eriacho to locate the choicest stones. This pen shell-eyed bruin has been hewn from Zuni hematite and etched for great fur effect. The rich brown colors resemble sacred earth as the hematite gives off a natural lovely sheen. A watery fish has been sculpted from iridescent abalone and inlaid with a pen shell eye. Together, measurements of this gorgeous piece are approximately 4" long, 1 1/2" wide and 2" tall.

A gorgeous necklace adorned with three meticulously carved jet ravens is by master artist Brian Yatsattie. It is thought that Ravens are so happy and content in themselves that if given the chance to take another form, they remain ravens. Each of the three intelligent birds on this collectible necklace are carved from a solid piece of jet and accented with inlaid turquoise eyes that beam bright against the bold jet. They are laced on a single strand of rich jet beads interspaced with sky blue turquoise ones. A silver lobster clasp closure is easy to use. The amazing necklace measures about 23" long. The smart corvids are about 2" long, 5/8" wide and 7/8" tall.

A Mountain Lion (puma, cougar or panther) is the supreme hunter setting good boundaries. At the top of the food chain, it is regarded as a great leader. Cameron Kalestewa celebrates a mountain lion's high-rank in an approximately 3 1/2" long, 7/8" wide and 1 3/8" tall Picasso marble carving. An alternating heartline from meticulously inlaid sections of pink mussel shell, turquoise, coral and pen shell starts at the mouth representing the breath path leading to the heart region. A lovely gold lip shell point is secured with a medley of assorted beads within the offering bundle. Watchful eyes are from perhaps crushed azurite inlays. Keep this feline close as a remembrance to set good boundaries daily.

Renowned Zuni Pueblo potter Erma Kalestewa Homer's clay works are collectible treasures. An adorable hoot from natural clay and hand painted with mineral pigments has perched to watch over you. Feather tufts, a beak and wings are presented in three dimensions, so sweet. The plumage is elegantly layered too. A wonderful feathered friend to brighten your day and guard over you. Signed by the artist. Measurements of this protective Owl are approximately 2 1/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" deep.

Nothing gets in the way of a mountain goat's destination, as they are masters at negotiating the steepest of precipices. Brion Hattie's fantastically carved marble mountain goat has jet eyes, magnificent pen shell horns and point offering bundle. Intricate etching provides a wonderfully shaggy coat. You can determine the age of a mountain goat by counting the rings on its horns. About 3" long, roughly 1 1/8" wide and 2" tall.

Maxx Laate is an extraordinary artist having taught many in his family the art of fetish carving. We're inspired by the power conveyed from his vibrant lapis lazuli Eagle (or Hawk) fetish pendant. Eagles see far and wide in nature teaching us to try and see the whole picture in any situation. A magnificent beak and an eye from turquoise are surrounded by a handmade bezel of sterling silver accents including a wonderful spiral element. Measurements including the red coral inlaid bale are approximately 2 1/2" long and 1 5/8" wide. The nice silver snake chain is not included but is available and sold separately here.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this eagle fetish will go to the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary.

Herbert Halate's balancing bushytail (Coyote, Fox, or Wolf) pair is carved from jet and fish rock serpentine reminding us of the balance between light and dark, and the need for both. Light and shadow are mutually creative and transformative, and neither can exist without the other. Eyes are from turquoise inlays and fur is lightly etched. About 3 1/4" long, 1 1/8" wide and 7/8" tall.

Brown and black bears can live in forests at sea level. Perhaps Burt Awelagte's turquoise-eyed Bear journeyed to a favorite sandy beach and brought back an ocean-inspired offering bundle containing a gorgeous little seashell, honey-hued amber and sea-foam green turquoise nuggets. Carved from a lovely banded travertine onyx, our beach-loving friend measures approximately 3 1/2" long, 1" wide and roughly 2 1/4" tall.

Bears are a spiritual and ecological force. They are fellow beings considered close family members by Indigenous cultures. Bears teach us qualities about protection, strength and healing. They are also forest managers whose foraging habits and mighty claws aerate the soil, while scat spreads vital seeds and contributes to nutrient cycling. Burt Awelagte is from the greater Othole family of Zuni Pueblo artists. His late cousin Joey Quam helped him get started in carving. We adore Burt's animals like this growling Bear made from a lively alabaster. Eyes are from jet inlays. About 2 3/4" long, 3/4" wide and roughly 1 3/4" tall.

Indigenous Peoples always knew Coyotes and Badgers were friends even hunting cooperatively. In recent years, a remote sensing camera installed near an underground wildlife crossing in the Southern Santa Cruz Mountains in California captured a sweet moment between a coyote and badger friend as they traveled together through a tunnel pass. Their natural interaction provides evidence of Indigenous wisdom in action. Wildlife crossings don't exist everywhere so it pays to slow down when driving in case our animal friends are crossing the highway. Sedrick Banteah's Picasso marble badger has turquoise eyes. It is highly-detailed with many incising marks for fur accents. About 2" long, 1" wide and 5/8" tall.

The stone-to-stone jewelry technique requires the utmost skill to fit specially cut stones and shell side by side. Jason Bobelu’s handmade sterling silver cuff bracelet demonstrates his mastery of this challenging art. Lovely sections of turquoise, pen shell and mother-of-pearl are arranged in a magical geometric pattern. A handsome twisted silver rope borders the collectible work. The magnificent cuff bracelet’s entire inner circumference is approximately 7 3/8”, including the opening of about 1 1/2”. Its width is about 1 5/8”. Signed by the artist. Click here for help in determining wrist measurements and best fit. This link will take you to a write-up about wonderful Zuni jewelry.

Master carver Felino Eriacho and his good friend fellow carver Fred Bowannie, Jr. hike around Zuni land to find incredible local materials to create animal carvings from. A stunning portion of found septarian is from the Fence Lake area near Zuni. Felino transformed the septarian into a wonderful fishing Bear with sweet pen shell eyes to a height of approximately 4 1/2" tall, 4" wide and 4 1/2" long. Beautifully polished, a stunning network of calcite formations create amazing texture and are fun to inspect. Two small natural crevices in the calcite are enchanting enough to warrant visiting with a small flashlight. The wonderfully etched fish has pen shell eyes. Signed by the artist.