Snowflake Obsidian Badger by Loren Tsalabutie

A striking black and gray spotted snowflake obsidian badger with round turquoise inlaid eyes carved by Loren Tsalabutie. Loren has carved the front legs in the round with the hind legs and feet carved as one simplified form. There is a lovely offering bundle strapped on top of the badger's back with sinew featuring a spiny oyster arrowhead topped with turquoise and two apple coral beads. The badger is revered as the primary guardian of the South, symbolizing healing and a deep knowledge of the earth. As a fetish, the badger represents passion, persistence, and the ability to find herbal remedies like roots. Independent and tenacious; the badger is also a symbol of protection and defense, because the badger is always ready to defend its boundaries. Artist: Loren Tsalabutie (signed) Size: 1-5/8 in. wide x 2-1/2 in. long x 1-7/16 in. tall #65103