The Favorable Magpie

Elroy Pablito carved this striking magpie from zebra agate and inlaid turquoise eyes.  The offering bundle is turquoise bead which adds to the contrast.  Seeing a  magpie first thing in the morning is considered to be a favorable message.

Size: 1" H x .375" W x 2.675" L

Birds are understood to be messengers between this world and the spirit world.

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.