Danette Laate: Mother of Pearl with Sun Face Inlay & Turquoise, Dragonfly Turtle Serpentine is a beautiful stone

Serpentine is a beautiful stone that often has shades of green due to its high magnesium content

The sgrafitto designs etched into its body add a dimension of artistry and complexity

You can't help but admire Tsalate's attention to detail as he breathes life into this exquisite piece

and piercing through obstacles

badgers symbolize bravery and tenacity

Danette Laate: Mother of Pearl with Sun Face Inlay & Turquoise, Dragonfly Turtle Serpentine is a beautiful stoneDragonfly (Shumak'olo: wa): Ask Zunis about 'Dragonfly' (Shumak'olo: wa) and they will tell you that Dragonfly is the messenger who carries prayers to Spirit World. The double winged form of Dragonfly is sometimes referred to as the Pueblo Cross. Dragonfly is recognized as a sign of water, which is where this remarkable creature lays its eggs. Where there is Dragonfly, there is water; where there is water, there is life. Dragonfly is a skilled aerial