Zuni carver, Derrick Kaamasee, carved these two tree frogs on a branch from antler and inlaid turquoise eyes in both of them. Their skin is detailed as are their cute little feet. We love seeing frogs in our garden, and this carving reminds us of them when they come out in the spring and summer.

Size: 3.125" H x 1.625" L x 1" W

Frogs begin life in the water as tadpoles, grow legs and are able to be on land or lily pads. They go through a profound transition and are related to water and land. Female frogs lay many eggs at once and are associated with fertility. The frogs are known to sing before the rains come in Zuni Pueblo. During droughts people will bury frog carvings in the Earth to invite the rain to come.

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.