{"product_id":"frog-made-of-serpentine-by-ulysses-mahkee","title":"Serpentine Frog by Ulysses Mahkee","description":"\u003cp class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCarefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToad (Dakka) Frog (Dakkya) is a sign of water. Water is life. In Zuni Pueblo, frogs often appear on prayer bowls since many of the Zuni prayers and dances ask for water in the form of rain or snow. Cleansing is also a part of Frog’s meaning as well as emotional and physical healing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 1 1\/2 x 3\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSon of late jeweler Janie Mahkee(d), Brother in-law of Andrew and Laura Quam. Ulysses began carving at the age of 15-16 years old. He was influenced by his in-laws and learned carving from his brother-in-law Andrew Quam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zuni Fetishes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602774843553,"sku":"57B","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4977\/3729\/files\/20260107_114749.jpg?v=1768336317","url":"https:\/\/shop.denverartmuseum.org\/products\/frog-made-of-serpentine-by-ulysses-mahkee","provider":"The Shops at the Denver Art Museum ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}