Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza The iridescent quality of the

The iridescent quality of the material gives the mole a unique

transforming mere stone into a silent sentinel bearing witness to secrets untold

Taylor has a unique old style touch to his creations

offering a striking contrast to the warm earth tones of the serpentine

The swirling veins and unique markings make each piece truly one-of-a-kind

Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza The iridescent quality of thePhillips Its form is solid and grounded, broad shouldered and slightly hunched, as if walking with calm determination. The bears turquoise eyes glimmer with life, catching light like twin pools of sacred water. These vibrant eyes, set deeply into the alabaster, reflect awareness, healing energy, and spiritual visionreminding us of the bears role as both guardian and guide in many Indigenous traditions. Running down the bears back is a striking inlay