Daisy & LaVies Natewa: Pink Mussel Shell, Dolomite Butterfly Maiden Wings Hummingbird and coral dots are thoughtfully

and coral dots are thoughtfully placed on the carving

Turquoise has long been revered in many cultures for its healing properties and connection to nature

because their tracks don't indicate coming or going

The addition of turquoise eyes adds a pop of color and brings this carving to life

Daisy & LaVies Natewa: Pink Mussel Shell, Dolomite Butterfly Maiden Wings Hummingbird and coral dots are thoughtfullyNah tee wah Maiden (kyatsik'i): All types of maidens are part of this collection: Corn Maiden, Grandmother Maiden, Butterfly Maiden, Maiden of Blue Corn, Maiden, etc. Butterfly (Bu: la'kya): In its short life butterfly (Bu: la'kya) transforms from a tiny egg to a crawling caterpillar, then becomes an outwardly still cocoon until a winged creature emerges. Butterfly medicine shows us the significance of each stage of transformation. Butterfly dances on