Mike Schildt (Taos Pueblo) has coaxed a fierce mother bear from a truly incredible block of stone. Made of spiderweb alabaster, it resembles horsehair pottery but is a naturally-occurring phenomenon, with a magical, mysterious matrix ranging from golden bronze to deepest brown shot throughout the smooth white stone. Mother Bear has turquoise inlay eyes and an expressive countenance. She stands 8-1/8″ long by 4″ high (dimensions approximate).
Spiderweb alabaster; Sleeping Beauty turquoise
$450 + shipping, handling, and insurance
Requires special handling due to weight and fragility; extra shipping charges apply
SOLD