Antler Mountain Lion by Raymond Tsalate

A precious small cream tinged antler mountain lion with rounded Kingman mine turquoise inlaid eyes and pen shell inlaid mouth carved by Ray Tsalate strapped to a gold-lip mother-of-pearl arrowhead with sinew. Ray has burnished the tip of the lion's ears and tail. The lion's placement on the arrowhead seems magnificent - creating an ethereal glow. For the Zuni, the lion represents the guardian of the north - he is the master hunter, revered for intelligence, prowess and strength of will. The mountain lion enjoys the prestige of being one of the most capable predators, and therefore conveys to man a spirit to refine goals, preserve, and achieve.Artist: Raymond Tsalate (signed)Size: 5/8 in. wide x 1-1/4 in. long x 3/4 in. tall#61496