Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza Fox (Łanak'o): The fox is

Fox (Łanak'o): The fox is often called “sly

Snatch him while you can

It has such a lifelike presence that you almost expect it to hop away any second

The intricate details etched into their fur convey a sense of movement

The rich green and tan hues of the stone evoke images of lush forests and hidden grottos

Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Inlayed Bear Shannon Calabaza Fox (Łanak'o): The fox isPhillips 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