Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Frog Vivella Cheama a myriad of green hues

a myriad of green hues swirling together like a tempestuous sea

And as your eyes wander to the side

The horse's black eyes seem to pierce through your very soul

What strikes me most is how lifelike it looks

The use of fossilized jasper gives the carving a unique and earthy feel

Brandon Phillips: Alabaster, Frog Vivella Cheama a myriad of green huesPhillips Each delicate dot on the frog seems to pulse with life, adding depth and texture to the piece. The intense gaze of the frog's turquoise eyes seems to follow you wherever you go, almost as if it holds secrets waiting to be uncovered. This piece is a true work of art, captivating all who behold it with its mesmerizing beauty and undeniable presence. Frog (Da: k'yawiyo): Toad (Dakka) Frog (Dakkya) is a sign of water. Water is life. In Zuni