Ah, Wilfred. Even if you aren't a big bobcat fan, Wilfred's renditions have to make you stop to appreciate the finely textured fur, the animated and proportioned postures, the broad, focused gazes and the exceptional consistency in the quality of his work.

And for the rest of us who can't have enough bobcats .. well here's another beautifully carved feline to add to the collection. Made from Utah variscite, the color of this stone is pale aqua-green which contrasts beautifully with the red coral eyes. Signed

BOBCAT: In a hunting directional set, the bobcat is the elder brother of the wolf and represents the southern direction, replacing the badger of the healing directional set. He is most often associated with the color red. He is carved of many materials but probably most often from Picasso marble. He can be depicted in an extremely realistic style (like the Cheamas render) or a very symbolic style (like Dan Poncho). Characteristically he's thought to be a clever hunter as he doesn't have the size or power of the mountain lion. There are stories about he and coyote playing tricks on each other. The prankster coyote smushed the bobcat's nose and tail in while he was sleeping. And when the bobcat woke up and realized what happened he sought revenge by pulling the nose of the sleeping coyote making it long and pointy and yanked the tail so long that it nearly drags the ground.

Click here to hear "bobcat" in Shiwi, - the Zuni Language.