David Chavez: Compressed Spiny Oyster Shell, Butterfly Evalena & Lena Boone This piece exudes a sense

This piece exudes a sense of grandeur and mystery

They truly give this monkey a mischievous charm that will surely catch anyone's attention

The shell is the visual centerpiece

as it is said to bring strength

It is as if the essence of nature has been chiseled into stone

David Chavez: Compressed Spiny Oyster Shell, Butterfly Evalena & Lena Boone This piece exudes a senseCha vez Its surface alive with rich, warm huesdeep oranges, and blues, sunlit corals, and touches of lavender marbled together in natural striations. The shells luster gives the piece a subtle iridescence, enhancing the organic beauty of the carving. Scattered across the wings are inlaid turquoise dots, vivid and sky blue, creating a striking contrast against the warm toned shell. These dots are not only decorative but add a rhythmic, almost tribal