Alabaster

Contempoary alabaster is a compact form of fine-textured gypsum, usually gray, white or pink in color, somewhat translucent and sometimes banded. The alabaster from England and Italy is generally completely white. Iron, copper and other minerals add color, dependent upon the location of the area where it is quarried.
 
Frog Fetish, CF7

We have him listed as a frog, but with his pretty turquoise spots he looks a little more like a toad - a princely toad, even. Laura Quam made this. He is 1-1/4 inches wide and ready to croak, or whatever toads do.

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Ram Fetish, CFKT8-53

Carved serpentine Ram has an inlaid heartline of a combination of stones. Turquoise, jet and coral make up the line that gives the spirit animal extra energy, and power.

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Nez Sculpture, COARN8-2

"Arrowmaker"-by Rick Nez is carved out of alabaster, and displayed on a wooden stand. This sculpture stands 7 inches including the base.

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Bear Fetish, CF233

Zuni carver Pete Natachu has a very distinctive style, and is always recognizable as his. This bear has a turquoise arrow and his eyes and mouth are accent with stones.

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