La-ah-tee

The inlaid dots on her wings, made of turquoise, coral, and black jet, add a stunning contrast to the earthy tones of the jasper stone. As she sits delicately on a shelf or mantel, her presence commands attention and admiration. Each dot carefully placed by skilled hands only enhances the natural beauty and elegance of this mystical creature. This piece exudes an aura of mystery and wonder, as if the butterfly maiden herself is ready to take flight at any moment. With every glance, one cannot help but be captivated by her allure and grace. Truly a masterpiece that deserves to be treasured for generations to come.

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 flowers, tastes nectar and flowers through its feet, sees the hidden spectrum of ultraviolet, and gracefully flies on invisible atmospheric currents, displaying balance and poise. Although butterfly looks delicate some varieties tenaciously migrate incredible distances of up to 3,000 miles. Butterfly‚ Äôs element is the air, symbolic of mental realms. Our minds can go in any direction and our thoughts can take any form. Butterfly navigates this positive transformation with ease and brings powerful beauty to the world.

Dimensions: Length 1" X Width 3/8" X Height 2 1/2" Purchased