Andres Lementino: Picasso Marble, Frog/Rain cloud inlay

Le-men-tino Its form is smooth and rounded, with gentle contours that suggest the frog's poised, quiet energy—both grounded and watchful. Its eyes are inlaid with vivid turquoise, gleaming with a bright, almost mystical intensity. The turquoise adds a brilliant contrast to the darker stone, giving the frog a lifelike alertness and a touch of the sacred, as turquoise often symbolizes protection and healing in Native traditions. On the frog’s back, there is a Zuni rain cloud inlay, a powerful symbol of water, life, and renewal. The rain cloud is crafted with spiny oyster shell, mother of pearl, and more turquoise, creating a shimmering, multicolored mosaic. The spiny oyster lends warm, coral-orange tones; the mother of pearl glows with iridescent whites and soft pinks; and the turquoise repeats, tying the composition together with its spiritual blue presence. The entire piece blends symbolism and natural beauty—a representation of fertility, cleansing, and transformation—rooted in Zuni t