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Happy Tree Frogs
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Regular price $76.00 Save $-76.00Zuni carver, Derrick Kaamasee, carved these two tree frogs on a branch from antler and inlaid turquoise eyes in both of them. Their skin is detailed as are their cute little feet. We love seeing frogs in our garden, and this carving reminds us of them when they come out in the spring and summer.
Size: 3.125" H x 1.625" L x 1" W
Frogs begin life in the water as tadpoles, grow legs and are able to be on land or lily pads. They go through a profound transition and are related to water and land. Female frogs lay many eggs at once and are associated with fertility. The frogs are known to sing before the rains come in Zuni Pueblo. During droughts people will bury frog carvings in the Earth to invite the rain to come.
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.
Rumbling Raven
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Regular price $82.00 Save $-82.00You can almost hear this raven in your favorite natural spot, whether at the bead, the woods, or the desert. making that rumbling sound in the back of their throats. Derrick Kaamasee carved it out of jet and inlaid turquoise eyes. As always, he detailed the open beak and tongue, the feathers, and claws. "Zuni" and Derrick's hallmark are carved into the bottom More about ravens below.
Size: 2.25" H 2.25" L x 1.375" W
Ravens are powerfully intelligent birds that mate for life. They have learned how to live with us in urban areas, as well as near bodies of water and forests. Ravens feature prominently in many creation stories of Native American nations, including in the Pacific Northwest where they stole fire from the sun for humans to use. Many people, including us, have had extraordinary experiences with ravens.
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.
Stretching Quail
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Regular price $99.00 Save $-99.00This sweet, dolomite quail with inlaid turquoise eyes was carved by Derrick Kaamasee. It has one wing stretched out and will hopefully remind you to also stretch your wing! As with all of Derrick's carvings, this one is impeccably detailed.
Size: 2.25" H x 2.5" L x 2.125" W
Quail are small peaceful birds that make the sweetest sound of three chirps. The males and females take excellent care of their young. They always bring us joy when we see them in the wild with their babies.
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.
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