Carlos Laate: Clay Pottery Karen Hustito serpentine is believed to have

serpentine is believed to have powerful calming properties

Length 5 1/2" X Width 2" X Height 2"

The sleekness of the marble adds an elegant touch to the bear's powerful form

These standing bears exude a sense of strength

Carlos Laate: Clay Pottery Karen Hustito serpentine is believed to haveLa ah tee Owl (Muhukwi): Owls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) medicine. Owls ability to do this reminds us of the importance of both worlds: the physical as well as the spiritual, perhaps the known and the unknown. Our willingness and courage to transform the unknown in ourselves into the known is a true source of wisdom. The Zuni Pueblo people call the owl the Night Grandfather because he does his work at night.