Ancient Shrew

Interestingly shrews are not a rodent like a mouse but a member of an ancient Mammalian order Insectivora. These beneficial creatures have super sensitive whiskers known as vibrissae that help them hunt by touch and smell. They benefit farmers by consuming many crop-destroying pests. Alex Tsethlikai's beautifully polished onyx shrew (or perhaps a Mole) has a nice long tail, eyes from turquoise inlays and an offering bundle of appreciation containing an iridescent black lip shell point with coral, shell and turquoise beads. About 2 3/8" long, 3/4" wide and 3/4" tall.