Big & Little Cats

Rickson Kallestewa carved this satisfied mountain lion from alabaster.  It is satisfied because it is holding a beautiful pot with a seed in it.  The pot has a dragonfly and two rain clouds on it.  Who wouldn't be satisfied holding that beautiful pot?  And that tail!  It gracefully wraps around the body and ends at the neck.  The raised eyes are typical Rickson, as are the detailed paws.  The bundle is a jet arrowhead.  Signed "R.Kallestewa", "Zuni, NM", and "2019" on the bottom.  More about mountain lions below.

Size: 1.5" H x 3" L x 1" W

In Zuni Pueblo, mountain lions are the guardians of the north, which is where wisdom lives.  They are sleek hunters who are primarily solitary predators.  Full of grace, they move through life silently and with great power until they want you to hear them.

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.

This mountain lion by Danette Laate will always be warm with a Sunface on its back.  Carved from gold lip mother of pearl, it is white on one side with patches of gold on the other side.  The Sunface is inlaid on its back with red coral, jet, and turquoise.  There are four turquoise dots inlaid in the cardinal directions.

Size: .675" H x 2.125" L x .5" W

In Zuni Pueblo, mountain lions are the guardians of the north, which is where wisdom lives.  They are sleek hunters who are primarily solitary predators.  Full of grace, they move through life silently and with great power until they want you to hear or see them.

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.

This sleek powerful mountain lion was made by Herbert Halate from white marble.  The trail gracefully drapes over the body.  It has bright blue turquoise eyes and detailed whiskers and mouth.  There is strength in the way it is carved.  The offering bundle is a long and narrow turquoise placed on the side.  

Size: 1.5" H x 4.5" L x ,75" W

 In Zuni Pueblo, mountain lions are the guardians of the north, which is where wisdom lives.  They are sleek hunters who are primarily solitary predators.  Full of grace, they move through life silently and with great power until they want you to hear them.

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.

Marlon Lowsayatee carved this sleek mountain ilion for deer antler.  It is definitely in motion and appears to have pounced upon and caught a small critter for its snack.  Both the little critter and mountain lion have inlaid turquoise eyes.  It is pretty spectacular!

Size: 2" H x  6.375" L x 1.125" W

 In Zuni Pueblo, mountain lions are the guardians of the north, which is where wisdom lives.  They are sleek hunters whoMarlon Lowsayatee are primarily solitary predators.  Full of grace, they move through life silently and with great power until they want you to hear them.

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.

Zuni carver, Ed Lementino, carved these two mountain lions which are bound together with shell heishi and turquoise in their love, devotion and commitment.  they are carved from Mexican onyx with a shiny polish.  The perfect gift for a partner, fellow feline lover, or good friend!

Size: 1.25" H x 4.125" L x 1.365" W

In Zuni Pueblo, mountain lions are the guardians of the north, which is where wisdom lives.  They are sleek hunters who are primarily solitary predators.  Full of grace, they move through life silently and with great power.

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.