In the Zuni culture, corn is considered 'the mother' because of their dependence on corn and corn's emergence from the primary mother, Earth. Their use of corn in prayers and ceremonies is an affirmation of the connection between Earth and all life. Domineca's offering is in black marble with fascinating sgraffito etching. She's carefully inlaid turquoise dots to emphasize the squash blossom necklace and the secured sections of the hairstyle, so neat! 3 3/8" tall and 1 1/2" long. - $90.00 Sold.

This watchful bushytail (Wolf, Fox, Coyote ) was carved by Lena from glass with bright chartreuse and blue stripes. Inlaid with coral eyes, and graced with a point of gold lip shell, coral and turquoise. 3 3/4" long and 1 3/8" tall. - $60.00 Sold.

Marble lizard etched in the sgraffito tradition is 5" long with turquoise eyes. - $60.00 Sold.

Quiet Bison carved of found stone from Cochiti Pueblo. Salvador has been inspired from the bison herd living at the pueblo. 5 1/2" and 2 5/8" tall. - $110.00 Sold.