A bison by Gordon Van Wert, more details and photos in the Fine Art gallery. (SANTA FE)

Above are two carvings that are in the second edition of Spirit in Stone by Mark Bahti. The fossilized ivory mountain lion in the two photos at left was made by Everett Pino, Navajo. It can be seen on page 5 of the book. 3 inches long and SOLD. The pipestone bobcat can be found on pages 47 and 118. Though it is attributed to Aaron & Thelma Sheche in the book, there is a second signature of Kucate on the piece which leads us to believe that it was carved by Marnella Kucate, granddaughter of Aaron & Thelma. It is just over 1.75 inches long and SOLD.

By Fabian Tsethlikai, a Quail covey is carved from picture jasper and is 2 1/8 inches long. $90.

At left is a beautifully carved fossilized ivory musk ox by Inupiaq artist Norbert Thomas. This one is 2.25 inches long and $400. At right is a Picasso marble giraffe by Bernard Laselute, 1.75 inches high and $70.

An onyx coyote by James Panteah (son of Abby Quam-Panteah and Clayton Panteah). 2.5 inches high and $75. A sweet little butterfly maiden carved from jasper by Danette Laate. She is a smidge over 1.5 inches high and $42. The Picasso marble bear was made by Andres Lementino. The inlaid sunface is made up of shell, apple coral, jet and turquoise. 1 5/8 inches high and $75. The onyx owl is by Evalena Boone, just over 2 inches high and $50.

Two views of a horned lizard by Sedrick Banteah. Carved from Picasso marble it is 2 1/8 inches long and $90. The turtle at far right was made by Andrew Quam. Silverado jet, Mother of Pearl shell, turquoise and coral make up this cute little guy. Just over 1.5 inches long and SOLD.

A Zunistone figure carved by Freddie Leekya, he is 4.25 inches high and $150. The fishing bear, complete with his sterling silver fishing rod, was made by Chris Gchachu. The bear is carved of serpentine, while the fish is a piece of shell. Just under 2.5 inches high and is $250.

*Zuni stone is a type of travertine found on the Zuni reservation.

In the three photos above is a dolomite bear ready for a night on the town! By Eddington Hannaweeke, this one is just under 2.25 inches high and $150.

The antler squirrel in the first three photos above was carved by Ray Tsalate. 1.25 inches long and $200. The antler badger with an offering bundle was made by Troy Sice. 1 1/8 inches long and $500.

The white serpentine mouse was carved by Michael Coble, 2.25 inches long and $60. A mother of pearl shell butterfly with inlaid dots of coral, turquoise, lapis and jet by Cheryl Beyuka. It is just under 3 inches wide and $185. A red onyx badger by Andrew Quam. 1 7/8 inches from snout to tail and $85.

A serpentine turtle made by Adrian Cachini, 2 inches long and $48. In the center is a red onyx bison by Todd Etsate. SOLD. The seated bear doing toe touches at far right was carved by Fabian Tsethlikai. Carved from dolomite, it is 7/8 inches high and $36.

A calcite mountain lion made by Daryl Shack Sr. 3 inches long and $110. A wonderfully detailed Picasso marble turkey by Todd Lowsayatee. It is 1.25 inches high and $96. In the two photos at right is a serpentine walrus by Michael Coble. 1 1/8 inches long and $30.

In the first two photos at left is a white marble bison by Herbert Halate. 3.25 inches long and $75. The second bison in the row was carved from limestone by Lynn Quam. 2.5 inches long and $60.

By Robert Weahkee and all carved of antler. Left to right: A double owl 5 inches, $300. A raccoon 3.5 inches high and $110. Two views of a beaver, 3.5 inches high and $160.

A Picasso marble eagle by Wilfred Cheama. This one is 1.25 inches high and $85. A dinosaur bone wolf made by Bernard Laiwakete. 2.25 inches long and $90. A Picasso marble rabbit by Sedrick Banteah. 1 5/8 inches high and $80. A wormhole jasper bulldog by Felissa Martin. 1 3/8 inches long and $36.

A cowrie shell turtle by Silvan Panteah (son of Abby Quam-Panteah and Clayton Panteah). A jasper eagle set upon an abalone shell base, carved by Bryant Yunie. Just over 1.75 inches long and $42. A red spiny oyster shell badger by Dee Edaakie, measuring 2 inches long and $110. A coiled Picasso marble rattlesnake by Sedrick Banteah. 1 1/8 inches high, 1 7/8 inches in diameter and $120.

A turtle carved from antler by Joshua Qualo. 3 3/8 inches long and $110. The Belgian marble bison in the two photos at right was carved by Lynn Quam. It is 3 5/8 inches long and $105.

The two carvings in the row above are both carved by Brian Yatsattie. The bear in the two photos at left is carved from zebra onyx, 2.75 inches long and $320. The frog sitting up is carved from Damele variscite, 1.25 inches high and $340.

Three views of a nicely detailed carving of an eagle with a snake in its talons. (Click for larger views). By Wilfred Cheama, this one has a wingspan of just under 2.25 inches and is $240.

By Clissa Martin, serpentine badger with her signature inlaid dragonfly, 1.75 inches long and $42. The Picasso marble fish at right was made by Michael Coble. 1.25 inches long and $48. At far right is a Picasso marble whale with sterling silver eyes, made by Kenny Chavez. Just over 2 inches long and $36.

A terrific serpentine lizard carved by Eric Cheama. This reptile measures 3 5/8 inches long and is $90. At right is an onyx bobcat by Loubert & Rosella Soseeah. 1.75 inches long and $60. A black marble raven by Curtis Garcia. This one is just under 4 inches long and SOLD. A dolomite bear by Evalena Boone. 2.5 inches long and SOLD.

The antler bat on an agate base was carved by Robert Lewis. It is 3 1/8 inches high and $36. The antler bear is by Claudia Peina, it stands just under 2 inches high and $45. The Picasso marble Llama is by Tim Lementino. It stands just over 2 inches high and $45. An alabaster rabbit by Andres Lementino. Just over 2 inches high and $45.

We frequently get asked if we have pouches or bags for the carvings but over the past some years they have been hard come by, but we do now. The fabric bags at left are Tibetan and are $2.50 each. We can send photos and details of others we have.

The beaded deerskin pouches are by Besty Bitsui. The first two are 2.5 by 6.25 (to the end of the beaded fringe) inches. $75 each The white deerskin pouch is 2.5 by 7 inches (also to the end of the fringe). $48.

Above are two tiny antler standing bears by Troy Sice. Shown together in the center photo with a dime to show scale. The bear in the photo at left is 1 3/8 inches high and $80. The bear in the photo at right is 1.25 inches high and $70.

The green onyx bobcat was carved by Daryl Shack Sr. 1.75 inches long and $90. In the two photos in the center is a double sided corn maiden carving out of Zacatecas turquoise by Vickie Quandelacy. Just a smidge over 2 inches high and $150. An Indian Paint stone bear by Stewart Quandelacy, Vickie’s uncle, with an inlaid turquoise heartline. 2.25 inches long and $100.

A pig carved from jasper by Brian Yunie. 1.5 inch long and SOLD. Two views of a Picasso marble wolf by Cody Nastacio, 3 5/8 inches from snout to tail and $105. A sandstone ram by Fabian Tsethlikai, 1.75 inches long and $70.

A dolomite mountain lion by Delvin Leekya. 3.75 inches long and $70. Next is a raspberry alabaster bear by Herbert Halate. 2.75 inches long and $60. At right is a little burro/donkey carved from jasper by Fabian Tsethlikai. 2 1/8 inches long and $70.

In the two photos at left is another feathered friend by Daniel Chattin. Comprised of shells and wood, 4 3/8 inches long and $60.

Two views of a double sided corn maiden by Vickie Quandelacy, 2.5 inches high and $135. The jasper bighorn sheep in the photo at right was made by Bryston Bowannie. 2.5 inches high and $90. A serpentine corn maiden next her olla jar made by Cheryl Beyuka. She has inlaid coral, turquoise and jet embellishments. 1 7/8 inches high and $90.

A great carving of four beavers by Maxx Laate. Carved of elk antler this piece measures 2.5 inches at the widest point and is just under an inch high. $150. Next is a white marble bear with an abalone shell fish. Carved by Herbert Him, this one is 2.5 inches long and $150. At right is a Picasso marble bunny with pink mussel shell inlay for the ears & nose, and red coral eyes. By Corwin Yamutewa this bunrab is 1.75 inches long and $100.

A handsome fox carved of azurite/malachite by Loren Tsalabutie. From nose to tail, he is 3.75 inches long and $350. In the center is a dalmatian carved by Cody Nastacio, it is carved from alabaster with jet and turquoise inlay for the spots, ears and eyes. 3 3/8 inches from snout to tail and $80. The Picasso marble horned lizard sunbathing on a rock was made by Michael Coble. Just over 2 inches long and $60. At far right is a black marble horse by Bryston Bowannie, 2 3/8 inches long and $100.

The onyx mountain lion in the two photos above was carved by Michael Mahooty. 3.75 inches long and $90. In the two photos at right is an alabaster and jet swan made by Corwin Yamutewa. SOLD.

Enrike Leekya has been busy fashioning a wonderful range of animals. All are carved from Zuni travertine. Above, left to right: A horse, 2.75 inches from snout to tail and $60. Two views of a Pegasus! (Complete with removable wings for easy shipping) 3.15 inches high with a wingspan of 3 5/8 inches. $135. A tiger, just over 3 inches long and $90.

Below, left to right: An owl with a gold lip Mother of Pearl shell face, 1 7/8 inches high and $60. Next in the row is a badger, 2 3/8 inches long and $60. In the next two photos is a beaver with her kit. 2 7/8 inches long, 1.75 inches high and $105.

A pink mussel shell frog by Reynold Lunasee. 2 3/8 inches wide by 2.5 inches long, $60. The Picasso marble turtle with mosaic overlay was carved by Jayne Quam. 2 3/8 inches long and $75. A lovely bird carved from limestone with inclusions by Evalena Boone. 2 3/8 inches high and $75. A pair of dueling rams by Fabian Tsethlikai. Carved from Picasso marble, they measure 2.75 inches rear legs to rear legs, 1 3/8 inches high and $110.

A raven carved of stabilized Kingman turquoise by Calvert Bowannie Sr. 2 1/8 inches and $110. Next is a serpentine frog by Cheryl Beyuka. 1.25 inches long and $36. A jet corn maiden by Chad Quandelacy, one has a face of pink mussel shell while the other side features a denim lapis face. Just over 1.75 inches high and SOLD.