Mother of Pearl Kolowisi, Water Serpent

Awesome Kolowsi, (the Water Serpent) fetish Hand Carved from a beautiful gold lip mother of pearl shell with turquoise inlaid eyes, horn, cowl and corn meal and incised details throughout. The Legend of Kolowisi, Water Serpent of the 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). Our pictures don't do this museum quality carving justice so order him now and be prepared to be amazed with he arrives at your house! Signed Michael Sanchez. 3 1/4" tall- 1 1/2" wide (pot)- 7/8" thick. 100% money back satisfaction guarantee.