Water Creatures

Brandon Phillips carved the mama otter from Mexican onyx and inlaid turquoise eyes.  Her face, whiskers, and paws are all detailed.  Her baby is carved from turquoise in dark brown matrix.  So Sweet, you can see how loving mama otters are!

Size: .75" H x 3.25" L x .875" W

Otters are water creatures that live in oceans, rivers, creeks and lakes.  The mothers float around with their babies on their bellies when they are young.  They put their food on their bellies making their bellies dining tables.  They are associated with happiness, joy, and community. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Andres Quandelacy created this lucky fishing bear with a turquoise fish in its mouth.  It is carved from shimmering gold lip Mother of Pearl.  It has inlaid bright blue turquoise eyes, and the fur is beautifully detailed all the way around.

Size: 1" H x 1.75" L x .375" W

Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Danette Laate carved this lucky fish from Picasso marble and inlaid big blue eyes.  We love the big mouth!  It is very well detailed with scales and fins.

Size: 1.5" H x 1.75" L x .5" W

Danette Laate carved this lucky fish from Picasso marble and inlaid big blue eyes.  We love the big mouth!  It is very well detailed with scales and fins.

Size: 1.25" H x 1.5" L x .5" W