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Happy Otter with Fish

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Jesus Espino carved this long and lean otter from catlinite and inlaid turquoise for eyes. The otter happily holds onto a mother of pearl fish. Jesus detailed the fur, paws, and face. Happy otter!

Size: .75" H x 3.75" L x .25" 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.

Happy Dolomite Seal

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Jonathan Natewa carved this seal from a beautiful piece of banded dolomite. The color is more striking than in the photo with pink, orange, and burnt orange bands on one side. The other side is more of a water color effect with the same colors. This happy seal has its head lifted up with an open mouth - you can almost hear the barking! The eyes are inlaid abalone. The flipper is engraved to highlight the detail.

Size: 2.125" H x 3.5" L x .75" W

Many people consider seals to be the dogs of the waters, and their bark is similar to dogs. Their gracefulness in the water is beautiful to see. They are very playful and are sometimes curious about humans in the water. Their big brown eyes are soulful. Like whales and dolphins, they are one of the few species of mammals who spend most of their lives in the water.

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.

Abalone Salmon

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This curved abalone fish was carved by Bernard Lementino. It has an inlaid turquoise eyes and detailed fins and tail. The mouth is carved through the abalone so it can be seen on both sides. Bernard used turquoise chips to represent the water, and it is on a polished base of translucent onyx. The primary colors on the shiny side of the abalone are pink and green. The other side is also green and a very soft wine color - reminiscent of the colors of salmon. It's gorgeous!

Size: 1.625" H x 5.5" L x 2.5" W

Salmon are sacred to many Indigenous people which rely on them for food and have spiritual relationships with salmon. Some Native Americans tan salmon skin to use as clothing and pouches. Today, with Native American treaty water and fishing rights still being violated and a serious issue, and some species of salmon nearing extinction, many people are standing up for what is called the salmon nation. The relationship between some Native Americans and salmon is very similar to the relationship between some Native Americans and buffalo.

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.

Itty Bitty Shark!

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This itty bitty jasper shark with gold-lip mother of pearl eyes was carved by Cody Chavez. The gills, fins and tails are perfect.

Size: 1" H x 2" L x .625" W

Sharks are one of the greatest predators of the seas. They have been around for millions of years and range in size from about 7 inches to 40 feet. There are probably sharks that humans haven't discovered yet, the ocean being such a huge place. Honestly, we've given them a pretty bad rap for all the good they do in the ocean.