Along with ample habitat, a true understanding and appreciation of why mountain lions are here is a prerequisite for the continued existence of these honorable creatures. Their presence is a blessing. At the top of the food chain, they keep ungulate populations on the move thereby preventing lands from being overgrazed and water sources from erosion. Without them, prey animals will increase resulting in a change of vegetation, effecting the land and changing ecosystems forever. In Zuni Pueblo tradition, a mountain lion is the Eldest Brother and most important of the Six-Directional animals. A mountain lion carving is brought along for success in the hunt because they bring good fortune. Cheryl Beyuka's iridescent gold lip mother-of-pearl shell Mountain-lion (cougar, puma or panther) quietly approaches at about 4 3/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" tall. Eyes are from jet inlays.
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