Danette Laate: Serpentine, Beaver Willard Laate (d) Length 2 9/16" X Width

Length 2 9/16" X Width 3/8" X Height 11/16"

face challenges head-on

while the piercing turquoise eyes seem to hold ancient wisdom and insight

The choice of materials further enhances its significance

The body gracefully slithers and coils

Danette Laate: Serpentine, Beaver Willard Laate (d) Length 2 9/16" X WidthLa a te The beavers eyes gleam brightly, their vivid blue hues standing out strikingly against the warm brown of the serpentine. These eyes give the carving a lively, watchful expression, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and spiritual insight. On the beavers back rests an intricate inlaid Sunface, crafted from turquoise, coral, and black jet. The Sunface, a sacred symbol in many Indigenous cultures, represents the life giving power of the sun, healing,