The stunning masonry of Indigenous ancestral sites like Chaco Canyon in New Mexico and Mesa Verde in Colorado feature carefully shaped sandstone blocks. Sandstone forms when existing rocks break down into tiny sand grains that are then moved by wind or water and settle in layers, compacted, cemented by other minerals and weathered over vast periods of time. Silvan Panteah's tiny sculpture is inspired of these ancient ruins appropriately carved from gorgeous sandstone. What a treat this approximately 3" long, 1 1/4" wide and 1 3/8" tall unique piece is!