Andres Quandelacy (d): Mother Of Pearl, Buffalo With Coral Heartline David cheama With its eyes and snout

With its eyes and snout adorned with vibrant turquoise stones

And those horns

as the rich colors and patterns within the stone perfectly mimic the natural beauty of a quail's plumage

The exquisite turquoise eyes further enhance the overall allure of this masterpiece

Andres Quandelacy (d): Mother Of Pearl, Buffalo With Coral Heartline David cheama With its eyes and snoutLee kya Buffalo (Si: wolo) is especially important to the Plains Indians. These magnificent animals were the basis of their lifeway before they were hunted to extinction by the white man. While not a traditional fetish subject for the Zunis, all animals have meaning and Bison reminds us of abundance and prayer. Dimensions: Length 1 3 4" X Width 1 16" X Height 1 "