Ernie Mackel: Black Marble, Flying Eagle Lorvin Kiyite gray and white layers of

gray and white layers of the Picasso marble add such depth and character to the sculpture

giving the illusion that the bear is alive

Resting on its back is a finely inlaid arrowhead of shimmering mother of pearl

Zuni stone is actually a type of serpentine rock that comes from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico

The vibrant turquoise eyes seem to gleam with an otherworldly intensity

Ernie Mackel: Black Marble, Flying Eagle Lorvin Kiyite gray and white layers ofMac kel Eagle (K'yak'yali): meaning is that of extraordinary vision, of seeing the whole picture. Even though Eagle can see the smallest of details from a great distance, it maintains a comprehensive view. Eagle helps us to remember that ones journey is spiritual as well as physical. Dimensions: Length 3 3 8" X Width 1 4" X Height 3 8"