Lloyd Lasiloo: Young Fluorite, Turtle Bull intelligent expression—bright and alert—while the

intelligent expression—bright and alert—while the turquoise nose adds a playful but sacred touch

Zuni fetishes are believed to possess spiritual powers and provide protection or guidance to their owners

This coyote carved out of wonder stone is not just an object

transporting them to a realm where the boundaries between human and animal

Lloyd Lasiloo: Young Fluorite, Turtle Bull intelligent expression—bright and alert—while theLa see lu The deep purple hues of the fluorite are reminiscent of royalty, while the turquoise eyes add a playful pop of color, bringing this turtle to life in a charming and enchanting way. Turtle (Edo: wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water.