Onyx Mountain Lion by Leland Boone and Daphne Quam

A plump white, gray, dark brown and soft brown veined onyx plump mountain lion with turquoise inlaid eyes carved by Leland Boone and Daphne Quam. The tail is carved on top of the lion's back in the traditional Zuni style. The couple strapped a spiny oyster arrowhead to the left side if the lion's body and placed to turquoise beads on top of it. For the Zuni, the lion represents the guardian of the north - he is the master hunter, revered for intelligence, prowess and strength of will. The mountain lion enjoys the prestige of being one of the most capable predators, and therefore conveys to man a spirit to refine goals, preserve, and achieve. Artist: Leland Boone and Daphne Quam (signed) Size: 5/8 in. wide x 2-5/8 in. long x 1-7/8 in. tall #64736