Michael Laweka: Mother of Pearl, Black Lip Butterfly Maiden Gibbs Othole Length 2 3/4‚" X Width

Length 2 3/4‚" X Width 2‚" X Height 3/4‚"

Dimensions:Length 3/4‚" X Width 1‚" X Height 1 1/2‚" Purchased

Its eyes seem to hold wisdom beyond time

And the mosaic inlay adds a playful touch

the arrowhead represents strength and courage

Michael Laweka: Mother of Pearl, Black Lip Butterfly Maiden Gibbs Othole Length 2 3/4‚" X WidthLa we kah 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