Alex Tsethlikai: Onyx, Bear Bull A charming buffalo figure carved

A charming buffalo figure carved out of Zuni stone

The details on this maiden are mind-blowing - intricate curves and contours that make you question how it's even possible to have so much precision in such a small object

The selection of serpentine as the material for these carvings is no coincidence

glimmering with an uncanny sense of life and wisdom

embodying the spirit of nature

Alex Tsethlikai: Onyx, Bear Bull A charming buffalo figure carvedT seth li kai The choice of onyx for the material gave the bear a warm and earthy tone, really bringing out its natural beauty. I couldn't help but be amazed at how such a solid piece could capture the grace and power of these majestic creatures. Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear fetishes are used for healing, protection, strength, journeying, mothering,