The Horned Lizard, affectionately known as the “Horny Toad” is one of my favorite little creatures of the Southwest. Evidently they were revered by the prehistoric Indians as well, since artifacts decorated with their image have been found. In this sculpture, a Short Horned Lizard comes across a shell pendant that has been etched with his image. It is thought that the inland prehistoric Native Americans traded with the coastal Natives for shells and developed a process using fermented cactus juice to etch patterns into the shells. -Kim Kori
In the Amazon Rain Forest, a pair of exotic Blue and Gold Macaws greet the dawn of twilight. After an evening feast, the female begins to doze off for the night, while the malescans his surroundings once more before entering the dream state. -Kim Kori (Part of Kori's TREASURES OF THE AMAZON SERIES.)
An exotic maiden rides across an African desert. Her mission is to deliver the contents of the vessel she carries. Perhaps it is a Shaman’s magical elixir to be used in an important ceremony, or perhaps a potion that will save a life. The woman seems to become one with the ostrich as he carries her and the precious vessel into the desert moonlight, with amazing speed. -Kim Kori (Part of Kori's TREASURES OF THE AMAZON SERIES.)
A ripe golden pear has fallen from its tree. An unsuspecting butterfly finds the stem a good place to rest, as a Western Fence Lizard climbs on the pear hoping for lunch. Will he have a fruitful moment or will the butterfly escape in time? You decide.
