Cheryl Beyuka carved this rain blessing bird fromZuni fish rock (serpentine)and inlaidred coral eyes. The offering bundle is a necklace with turquoise, apple coral, lapis, and clam shell. Offerings of crushed turquoise are 1 the space between its wings.
Size: 1" H x 2" L x .875" W
Birds are understood to be messengers between this world and the spirit world.
Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal. Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.
Rain Bird with Turquoise Offering