{"product_id":"64957","title":"Orthoceras Mountain Lion by Melvin Sandoval","description":"A grayish black orthoceras mountain lion carved by the abstract artist Melvin Sandoval. Melvin has kept the head face simple - it's the tail on the top of the back in the traditional Zuni style that lets you know what animal this is. There are muted cream veins crisscrossing all over the carving with one striking fossilized mark appearing on the middle of the left side of the lion's body. There is a simple offering bundle added to the top of the lion's back with sinew featuring coral and melon shell heishi surrounding two turquoise beads placed at the center. Orthoceras was an ancient mollusk that lived more than 400 million years ago. Orthoceras is considered a powerful grounding stone that connects users with ancient Earth energy, fostering stability, confidence, and emotional balance. The name means straight horn, referring to the characteristic long, straight, conical shell. For the Zuni, the lion represents the guardian of the north - he is the master hunter, revered for intelligence, prowess and strength of will. The mountain lion enjoys the prestige of being one of the most capable predators, and therefore conveys to man a spirit to refine goals, preserve, and achieve.\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Melvin Sandoval (signed)\u003cbr\u003eSize: 7\/8 in. wide x 2-7\/8 in. long\u003cbr\u003e#64957","brand":"Sunshine Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46189919928554,"sku":"64957","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1909\/files\/64957_f_52aa889e-5958-4ce0-81f6-440f3242a2f8.jpg?v=1787040324","url":"https:\/\/sunshinestudio.com\/products\/64957","provider":"Sunshine Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}