Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza This carving invokes a sense

This carving invokes a sense of awe and respect for nature's raw power

It has such a lifelike presence that you almost expect it to hop away any second

The rich green and tan hues of the stone evoke images of lush forests and hidden grottos

Fox (Łanak'o): The fox is often called “sly

Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza This carving invokes a sensePhillips Its form is solid and grounded, broad shouldered and slightly hunched, as if walking with calm determination. The bears turquoise eyes glimmer with life, catching light like twin pools of sacred water. These vibrant eyes, set deeply into the alabaster, reflect awareness, healing energy, and spiritual visionreminding us of the bears role as both guardian and guide in many Indigenous traditions. Running down the bears back is a striking inlay