Kwam

The frog is carved in a classic crouching pose—its limbs tucked in, body low to the ground, and head slightly raised as if in mid-call or poised to leap. The form is simple and stylized, yet full of motion and potential. On its face are bold black eyes carved from jet, highly polished and perfectly round. These eyes shine against the turquoise, creating a striking contrast that brings an alert, watchful quality to the figure. Running along the frog’s body is a trail of inlaid black jet dots, arranged in the symbolic shape of a heart line—a traditional design used to represent the spiritual energy that flows from the heart to the mouth, the center of breath, voice, and life force. 

Frog (Da:k'yawiyo): Toad (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. Cleansing is also a part of Frog’s meaning as well as emotional and physical healing.  

Dimensions: Length: 1 1/8" X Width: 1 1/4" X Height: 1/2" Purchased