Clissa Martin: Abalone with Turquoise & Mother of Pearl, Butterfly Christopher Sandoval This exquisite piece symbolizes the

This exquisite piece symbolizes the strength and unity found in familial bonds

Horned Toad (łechokyaba): Horned Toad (Lizard) represents longevity and self-reliance

It's such a perfect touch that encapsulates the symbol of love within this beautiful piece

He added a spiny oyster arrowhead bundle

capturing the essence of this majestic creature in stone

Clissa Martin: Abalone with Turquoise & Mother of Pearl, Butterfly Christopher Sandoval This exquisite piece symbolizes theButterfly (Bula'kya) In its short life butterfly (Bula'kya) transforms from a tiny egg to a crawling caterpillar, then becomes an outwardly still cocoon until a winged creature emerges. Butterfly medicine shows us the significance of each stage of transformation. Butterfly dances on flowers, tastes nectar and flowers through its feet, sees the hidden spectrum of ultraviolet, and gracefully flies on invisible atmospheric currents, displaying balance