Adrian Cachini Bear Clan Protecting Kiva Inuit prints has woven a tight basket

has woven a tight basket with a beautiful whale fluke carved from walrus tusk

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and hopes of being seen as worthy by the sentient whales who willingly sacrificed their existence in furtherance of The Life Force to which we all belong

high x 2 3/4 in

From the Bering Sea area of Alaska

Adrian Cachini Bear Clan Protecting Kiva Inuit prints has woven a tight basketAdrian Cachini Bear Clan Protecting Kiva A most interesting stone carving by Zuni artist Adrian Cachini depicting two members of the bear clan protecting their kiva, or ceremonial house. Inlaid turquoise eyes. 2 in. Long x 1 1 4 in. Wide x 1 7 8 in. High