Sodalite Mountain Lion by Leland Boone and Daphne Quam

A small grayish cream, burnt sienna spotted, cobalt and navy blue colored sodalite mountain lion with apple coral inlaid eyes. Carved by the couple Leland Boone and Daphne Quam, the tail is carved in the traditional Zuni style on top of the lion's back and there is a fantastic side bundle featuring a heart shaped spiny oyster arrowhead topped with two turquoise beads. 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: 1/2 in. wide x 2-1/8 in. long x 1-5/16 in. tall #64910