Alvino Nastacio: Tagua Nut, Bear Gail Lucio and piercing through obstacles

and piercing through obstacles

Its connection with wisdom comes from Owl’s ability to discern that which cannot be “seen

this Zuni stone adds an extra layer of beauty to it all

These little critters were such a magnificent blend of beauty and craftsmanship

Alvino Nastacio: Tagua Nut, Bear Gail Lucio and piercing through obstaclesNah sta see oh First things first, tagua nut is actually an ivory like substance found inside the seeds of certain palm trees. It's a sustainable and eco friendly alternative to elephant ivory, so major bonus points for that! Now, about the carving itself it's truly incredible. The level of detail is astounding, from the intricately carved fur to the lifelike facial expression. Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they