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As you gaze upon this exquisite carving, you can almost hear the croak of frogs echoing through time, connecting you to a realm where magic and reality intertwine in a harmonious dance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrog (Da:k'yawiyo):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToad (Dakka) Frog (Dakkya) is a sign of water. Water is life. In Zuni Pueblo, frogs often appear on prayer bowls since many of the Zuni prayers and dances ask for water in the form of rain or snow. 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This piece serves as a testament to the skill and talent of Calbert who carved it, as well as a reminder of the awe-inspiring beauty found in even the smallest wonders of our world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwl (Muhukwi): \u003c\/strong\u003eOwls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) medicine. Owl’s ability to do this reminds us of the importance of both worlds: the physical as well as the spiritual, perhaps the known and the unknown. Our willingness and courage to transform the unknown in ourselves into the known is a true source of wisdom. The Zuni Pueblo people call the owl “the Night Grandfather” because he does his work at night. Clairvoyant properties and uncovering deception have always been associated with Owl. 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The solemn expression on the bear's face gave it an air of dignified grace, as if it were a guardian watching over all who beheld its form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBear (Anshe):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear 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, hunting and gathering. 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Their willingness to participate in purposeful and cooperative activity is part of their medicine. We can learn a great deal from this singular quality. Whether building their underwater lodges, repairing dams, or taking care of their kits, beavers do it with zeal. 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Subtle feathering is suggested through the natural striations of the marble, with minimal tooling to preserve the raw beauty of the stone. The texture is polished to a soft luster, smooth to the touch yet retaining the organic character of its material. At the center of the owl’s face are its most arresting features:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etwo inlaid turquoise eyes. Their brilliant blue-green shimmer stands in sharp contrast to the monochrome marble, imbuing the owl with an almost supernatural gaze. The eyes seem to glow, deep-set and calm, watching silently with eternal patience and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-reader-unique-id=\"6\"\u003eOwl (Muhukwi):\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-reader-unique-id=\"8\"\u003eOwls can see what others cannot and this is a large part of Owl (Muhukwi) meaning. 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Set into its face are vivid turquoise eyes, their bright blue contrasting strikingly with the dark stone and lending the elephant a watchful, almost soulful expression. 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