Andrew (d) & Laura Quam: Turquoise, Frog with Pipestone Eyes Vernon Lunasee The intricate texture and lifelike

The intricate texture and lifelike features portray the bear's power and strength

is already known for its beauty and mesmerizing qualities

Dragonfly (Shumak'olo:wa): Ask Zunis about 'Dragonfly' (Shumak'olo:wa) and they will tell you that Dragonfly is the messenger who carries prayers to Spirit World

Every single feather on the eagle's body has been meticulously and beautifully carved into the pipestone

Andrew (d) & Laura Quam: Turquoise, Frog with Pipestone Eyes Vernon Lunasee The intricate texture and lifelikeBoone This quirky frog carving manages to capture the essence of nature in its vibrant color and intricate details. The use of turquoise adds an element of beauty and uniqueness, while the pipestone eyes give it a touch of authenticity. 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.