In the first pair of photos is a sodalite bear with mosiac inlay by Jayne Quam. This little guy is 1 7/8 inches long and $60. The second set of photos are of a doe with her fawn. Carved from picture jasper by Bryston Bowannie. They are just under 2 5/8 inches wide and sit 2.75 inches high. $120.

An onyx bushy tail by Ron Lunasee. It is just under 3 inches long and $60. Two views of a glass bushy tail by Leland Boone & Daphne Quam. 3.5 inches long and $60.

The two rows above are photos of one of Wilfred Cheama’s six direction carvings out of Picasso marble, recently purchased from a private collection. This piece features the animals associated with the six directions at Zuni. In this carving you have a Mountain Lion - North, a Badger - South, an Eagle - Zenith, a wolf - East, a bear - West and a shrew - Nadir. 3 1/8 inches wide x 2 1/8 inches deep x 2 1/8 inches high. $300.

The three creatures in the row above were all made by Bryston Bowannie and are all carved from jasper. The deer at left is 2 5/8 inches high and is 1 7/8 inches long. The horse is also 2 5/8 inches high and is just under 2.75 inches from snout to tail. The seated deer is 2.75 inches high and 2 5/8 inches long. Each $130.

In the two photos at left is a peacock pyrite bear by Dee Edaakie. 2 inches long and $160. The second set of photos feature a pair of turtles by Gayla Eriacho. Carved from Zuni travertine and azurite. 2 1/8 inches wide and 1.25 inches high. (click on photos for larger views)

A lovely badger carved from onyx by Nelson Yatsattie. This one is 4 inches from snout to tail, 1 3/8 inches high and $150. This particular piece was recently purchased from a private collection.

In the photos at left is a raspberry alabaster horse by Jonas Hustito, you can see in the center photo Jonas’ initials on the rear quarter. It is just under 2.75 inches long, 1.75 inches high and $60. An ammolite bear by Kenric Laiwakete. This one is 1 3/8 inches from snout to tail and $90.

Above is a found stone mountain lion by Wilson Romero from Cochiti Pueblo. It is 7.5 inches from nose to tail and a little over 2 inches wide. $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.

The white marble horse with inlaid details was made by Andres Lementino. 3.25 inches long, 2 3/8 inches high and $210. Next is a sweet little lamb made by Gloria Chattin, 1.5 inches long and $36. The serpentine frog was made by Brian Yunie. 1.25 inches long and $30. A skunk carved from zebrastone by Garrick Acque. 2 inches long and $45.

A serpentine bobcat by Loubert & Rosella Soseeah. 1.5 inches long and $65. Next is a Picasso marble horned lizard by Tony Mackel, 2.5 inches long and $36. By Gilbert Lonjose, a jasper bear with a mother of pearl shell fish. 1 7/8 inches long, 1 3/8 inches high and $42. An eagle carved from jasper by Ken Malani. 2.25 inches high and $45.

Two views of a Hickoryite jasper cat by Kenny Chavez. With Kenny’s signature sterling silver collar and eyes this cool kitty is 3.75 inches high and $75. At right is a marble bat carved by Frank Eustace. This one has a wingspan of 3 3/8 inches wide and is $60.

The fishrock serpentine mouse was carved by Michael Coble, 2.25 inches long and $60. In the next two photos is a glass bird carved by Leland Boone and Daphne Quam. 2 5/8 inches long, 2 1/8 inches high and $60.

Above is a Fordite or paint slag snake by Mike Tucson. This colorful serpent is 4 3/8 inches long and $80.

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.

An alabaster bushytail by Brandon Phillips. With three little dots of turquoise inlay on one side of its hindquarters, this one is just under 3 3/8 inches long and $36. The stacked turtles were carved by Sheryl Mahooty, this one is out of a private collection. They are carved from jasper and marble, 2.75 inches long, 2 5/8 inches high and $60.

The antler badger with an offering bundle in the two photos at left was made by Troy Sice. 1 1/8 inches long and $500. An Onyx fish by Brandon Peynetsa. 2.25 inches long and $40. Last in the row is a marble and turquoise penguin by Calvert Bowannie. 1 3/8 inches high and $42

The mountain lion at left was carved by Delvin Leekya. Carved from Zuni travertine, it is 2 1/8 inches long and $60. Next up is an orange spondylus shell horse by Leland Boone & Daphne Quam. It is 2 3/8 inches long and $60. In the last two photos is a Picasso marble snapping turtle by Herbert Him Jr. 2.15 inches long and $100.

A calcite mountain lion made by Daryl Shack Sr. 3 inches long and $110. In the two photos at right is a serpentine walrus by Michael Coble. 1 1/8 inches long and $30. The watermelon serpentine whale at right was carved by Bernard “Bernie” Laselute. 1.5 inches long and $60.

A snowflake obsidian bear carved by Jonas Hustito. This one is ~3.5 inches long and 2 inches high. $90.

A magnesite mustang carved by Daryl Shack Sr. 2 3/8 inches long and $125. At right, by Brian Yatsattie, a frog sitting up. Carved from Damele variscite it is 1.25 inches high and $340.

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.

Two photos of a lovely striped bear carved from found stone by Wilson Romero, Cochiti. 3 1/8 inches long and $45. A serpentine standing bear with turquoise details by Bennie Bacy. This one is 2.25 inches high and $60.

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.

The first two photos in the row above are of a mountain lion? perhaps a tiger? Carved from a recycled bowling ball by Evalena Boone, it is 3 1/8 inches long and $50. Next in the row is a glass blue bird also by Evalena. This one is 2 inches long and $40.

The Belgian marble bison in the next photo was carved by Lynn Quam. It is 3 5/8 inches long and $105. A lovely picasso marble badger by Clive Hustito, recently purchased from a private collection. This highly detailed piece measures nearly 6 inches long and is $175. (One of the front feet has been reglued after a break occurred during shipping hence the nice price.)

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. Next is a Zebra stone bushy tail by Kyle Awelagte. 3 1/8 inches long and $50. Last in the row is a tiny quail covey by Fabian Tsethlikai. Carved from jasper they measure 1.75 inches long and $65.

The first two photos in the row above are of an antler bear by Claudia Peina. This one has turquoise, coral and pen shell inlay. It is 2 inches high and $150. At right is a serpentine badger with a mosaic inlay by Jayne Quam, Navajo. This one is 2.5 inches long and $100.

The first three photos in the row above are of a pair of maidens by Sandra Quandelacy. It is Fishrock serpentine and the pot is Picasso marble. 2.5 inches high and $160. The two photos at right are of an antler mountain goat. Carved by Esteban Najera this one is just over 3.5 inches high and $100.

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. They are 2.5 by 6.25 (to the end of the beaded fringe) inches. Both SOLD.

Above is a tiny antler standing bear by Troy Sice. 1 3/8 inches high and $80. Two views of an onyx snail by Gilbert Lonjose. It is just s smidge under 2 inches long and $36. At right is a jasper camel by Fabian Tsethlikai. 1 5/8 inches high and $65.

The green onyx bobcat was carved by Daryl Shack Sr. 1.75 inches long and $90. In the next two photos is a wonderstone bear by Ron Lunasee. 2.75 inches long and $55. At right is a black marble Honey Badger carved by Cody Nastacio. 3.25 inches long and $60.

Two views of a Picasso marble wolf by Cody Nastacio, 3 5/8 inches from snout to tail and $105. In the next two photos is a Zuni stone (travertine) bison by Vince Chavez. 2 5/8 inches long and $45. 

At left is a selenite mountain lion by Evalena Boone. 4 3/8 inches long and $75. 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. The next carving in the row above is carved from Picasso marble by Todd Lowsayatee, a bat has a wingspan of 3 1/8 inches. $96.

A handsome fox carved of azurite/malachite by Loren Tsalabutie. From nose to tail, he is 3.75 inches long and $350. A shell frog carved by Roy Davis, Navajo. 1 5/8 inches long and $36. A chocolate domolite cat by Leland Boone and Daphne Quam. 2.25 inches high and $54. The alabaster snake at far right was carved by Andres Lementino. 3 3/8 inches long and $60.

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 a Sodalite bear by Kyle Awelagte. 2 3/8 inches long and $75.

Enrike Leekya has been busy fashioning a wonderful range of animals. Above are five critters all carved from Zuni stone (a type of travertine found at Zuni Pueblo). First is a moose with cedar antlers. 2.75 inches long and 105. Next is a giraffe that stands 2 7/8 inches high and $75. Third in the row is a badger, 3.25 inches long and $60. Next is an owl standing 2.5 inches high and $70. Last in the row is an African lion. 3 5/8 inches long and $90.

A pink mussel shell frog by Reynold Lunasee. 2 3/8 inches wide by 2.5 inches long, $60. A serpentine crocodile by Kenny Chavez. Just over 3.5 inches long and $45. A picasso marble otter by Tony Mackel. 2 7/8 inches long and $45.