Brian Yatsattie: Limestone, Turtle Sculpture Wilfred Cheama Vivella's mastery of her craft

Vivella's mastery of her craft shines through in this masterpiece

Grandmother Maiden

A magnificent turquoise horse fetish with coral eyes

The smooth and lustrous mother of pearl forming the elegant figure of a corn maiden

you can almost feel the raw energy and primal instincts of the wolf captured in stone

Brian Yatsattie: Limestone, Turtle Sculpture Wilfred Cheama Vivella's mastery of her craftYa saa tee First things first, limestone is a fantastic choice of material for sculpture due to its durability and natural beauty. It has been widely used throughout history to create magnificent works of art. The smooth texture of the limestone allows for intricate details to be created, bringing the sculpture to life. 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