The shrew is one of the healing and protective animals in a six directional set. He is the protector of Mother Earth. His medicine is to keep the crop from disease, pests such as bugs and small rodents.
This wonderful cream colored shrew is carved of Elk Antler and inlaid with Black Pen-Shell, Mediterranean Coral, Kingman Turquoise, Lapis and Japanese Coral.
His pose shows that he is alert and on guard protecting Mother Earth.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice Zuni copyright 2023 8/1/2023 @ 8 pm
About: 1 7/8"t by 7/8"w by 5/8"l
Item# 1461