Charles Martinez Jr Kolowisi Zuni Water Serpent.

Very special Kolowisi, water serpent Hand Carved from antler with many incising details throuhout as well as a black lip mother of pearl shell cowl and turquoise horn (base is a very unique beautiful stone, not sure what it is). The Legend of Kolowisi, Water Serpent of Zuni Pueblo: The feathered or horned water serpent is a hero in Zuni because he saved the Zuni people from the flood. When the waters rushed into Zuni Pueblo, the people fled to the top of their sacred mountain, Dowa Yallane (Corn Mountain), to get above the flood. They were dying of thirst and starvation and so said prayers to each of the six directions, asking for rescue. Kolowisi heard their prayers and came from the West direction and rested his jaw on top of Dowa Yallane and regurgitated fresh water, meat and seeds and so saved the Zuni people. When the waters receded Kolowisi did not want to go back to the West and so he now resides in the underground lake in the South where the katsinas live (story courtesy of Keshi). Order a brilliant piece of the Zuni culture that makes the Pueblo such a magical place. Signed Eric Martinez Jr. 6" long- 2" tall (cowl)- 5/8" thick (body). 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.