Lena Boone (d): Glass, Bear Gabe Sice Pipestone also known as catlinite

Pipestone also known as catlinite is a stone of interconnectedness between body and spirit

And this little guy definitely captures that essence

Each curve and contour of the frog's body has been expertly reproduced

Length 1 1/2" X Width 3/4" X Height 1 1/2"

they take it up another notch with turquoise dot inlays

Lena Boone (d): Glass, Bear Gabe Sice Pipestone also known as catliniteBoone (1936 2024) The contrast between the black and clear glass gives it a mesmerizing effect, almost like it's been dipped in liquid night sky. And then there's the gold lip shell arrowhead on its back talk about a unique detail! It adds a hint of Native American symbolism and an element of earthy beauty to the piece. Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear