David Chavez: Compressed Spiny Oyster Shell, Butterfly Evalena & Lena Boone bringing life and personality to

bringing life and personality to this elegant marine figure

while the nose

while the oyster arrowhead evokes visions of past battles fought heroically

as it is said to bring strength

David Chavez: Compressed Spiny Oyster Shell, Butterfly Evalena & Lena Boone bringing life and personality toCha vez Its surface alive with rich, warm huesdeep oranges, and blues, sunlit corals, and touches of lavender marbled together in natural striations. The shells luster gives the piece a subtle iridescence, enhancing the organic beauty of the carving. Scattered across the wings are inlaid turquoise dots, vivid and sky blue, creating a striking contrast against the warm toned shell. These dots are not only decorative but add a rhythmic, almost tribal