Carl Etsate: Recycled Material, Trio Shalako Kachina Curtis Garcia The serpentine as the material

The serpentine as the material is a stroke of genius

This little guy has these stunning turquoise eyes that seem to bring it to life

These magnificent animals were the basis of their lifeway before they were hunted to extinction by the white man

Dimensions: Length 2" X Width 1/4" X Height 1"

Length 2 3/4" X Width 5/8" X Height 2 3/8"

Carl Etsate: Recycled Material, Trio Shalako Kachina Curtis Garcia The serpentine as the materialE tsa tee The Shalako Kachina originates from the Shalako ceremony of the Zunis, who perform the ceremony as a rite that assures the transformation of winter's death into spring's rebirth. The ritual is expected to bless the Zuni people with the sun's light for another year. Dimensions: Length 7 15 16" X Width 2 3 4" X Height 6 1 2"