Delvin Leekya: Zuni Travertine, Fox Skunk As you gaze upon this

As you gaze upon this formidable figure

The use of vibrant colors

delicately carved with intricate details that lend it a lifelike quality

The intricate details carved into the bear figurine further enhance its significance as a protector and healer in Native American culture

and the sandy texture of sodalite adds an earthy feel to it

Delvin Leekya: Zuni Travertine, Fox Skunk As you gaze upon thisLeek ya The fox (anako) is often called sly, and this quality may be attributed to the way this creature camouflages itself while silently observing the world around it. The foxs senses are ever alert, so that it may avoid any danger for itself and its closely bonded family. Twenty one types of foxes exist around the planet, and in various cultures they are associated with the feminine, as well as with the supernatural, including sixth sense