Zuni artist Rickson Kallestewa is a gentle soul creating animal carvings with the same spirit. He desires his art to “bring happiness, kindness, strength and peace to everybodys heart.” Creatively sculpted from a handsome alabaster with a fabulously long tail, a generous Mountain-lion (puma, panther or cougar) holds an offering jar with a melon seed. The container is etched with an amazing rain cloud and flute-playing effigy. Clawed paws and endearing facial features are incised and filled with jet paste. About 5 3/4″ long, 2 1/4″ wide and 2 1/2″ tall.