Lance Cheama: Ricolite Serpentine, Fox Skunk The use of fossilized ivory

The use of fossilized ivory adds a unique touch to this carving

Whether displayed on a shelf or used as a paperweight

and watching—like a guardian of the plains or a memory of the old ways

while the vibrant turquoise eyes bring life and sparkle to the bear's gentle gaze

greys and black colors that brings out the precious stone and the awesome creation

Lance Cheama: Ricolite Serpentine, Fox Skunk The use of fossilized ivoryChe ama The fox (anako) is often called sly, and this quality may be attributed to the way this creature camouflages itself while silently observing the world around it. The foxs senses are ever alert, so that it may avoid any danger for itself and its closely bonded family. Twenty one types of foxes exist around the planet, and in various cultures they are associated with the feminine, as well as with the supernatural, including sixth sense