Description
F397 Picasso Marble Lizard
Picasso Marble Lizard by Zuni carver Bernie Laselute. The 3/4" x 3" lizard has turquoise eyes.
Lizard represents patience and wisdom. He also represents conversation and agility.
About the artist
Bernie Laselute
BERNIE LASELUTE is a young Zuni carver who’s intricate and detailed carvings are realistic as well as bold and delicate in appearance. Bernie carves fetishes that are commonly made like lizards but also more unusual ones like skunks and horned toads. Bernie's cousin is the well-known carver, Dan Quam, and his grandfather was Dallas Quam (d).
Lance Cheama was an early mentor who helped Bernie develop his talent.
Bernie Laselute does not carve often.
