Fennec Fox

I live among the rocks and sand

Far away in regions of arid land

My ears are quite enormous I am told

Six inches long and a sight to behold

They help me track my prey

An alert me if enemies are at bay

I might be small but I’m fast and quick

I can dig sand with speed when I kick

I travel at night hunting when food is plenty

To find a tasty morsel of insects, rodents,

I might find two or maybe even twenty

Jumping high in a mouse like leap

I catch my prey with my front feet

Water is sometimes hard to find

So plant roots is what I have in mind

Endangered and threatened by humankind

I stay my distance and with ears alert

I survive another day unhurt

Author: Pauline Libutti

Size: 8 x 10 canvas (not framed)
This item sells for $100.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock Critters

Observation

A Fox is seen as totems throughout the world:
the Chinese believed they could take human form,
in Egypt the fox brought favor from the gods,
there was a fox god in Peru, foxes help the dead get to the next life in Persia,
Cherokees, Hopi other American Indian tribes believed in its healing power;

the Apache credited the fox with giving man fire.

Foxes are highly adaptable creatures who will move into urban surroundings when, their habitat is encroached on by humans. They maintain a territory, but it greatly decreases when they live in urban areas as opposed to hill country. Each territory is kept by one family group, which consists of a dog fox, vixen, and their cubs. If there is a good food supply than the family group can expand to include a few other adults. Nevertheless, only one vixen will produce cubs in the group. As for food, foxes are not too picky eating anything from earthworms, crabs, and fruit to small mammals. They bury the excess prey to eat when the food supply is short.

Fox's clever nature makes it a master of camouflage. When hunted by hounds, Fox will psyche them out by doubling back on its own trail, and run around in circles to break the scent. It has the amazing ability to meld into the background, allowing it to quietly observe the situation around them.

Fox comes to us when we need to slip out of a situation so we can be silent witness to what is really taking place behind the scenes. We need to use our cleverness to our advantage, but we must remember to be discreet. Fox asks us to carefully look at where we are coming from, so we can remember to approach things with a clear conscious.

Size: 5 x 7 canvas (no frame)

The item sells for $50.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock

Fox Cub

The Fox Totem teaches us about feminine magic, this does not imply that it is a totem for women only. Both men and women who have a Fox as their totem are being told to stay in touch with the feminine side of their character and personality. If you're attracted to the Fox, you would have a better understanding of your need to develop your feminine side.

Fox comes out of hiding at dusk-twilight the time that is magic when the doors to the fairy kingdom open. If you have a fondness for fairies, elves, and gnomes, the "little people" and sprits, fox is working on you. Its keen eyesight also has the ability to see movement and objects on the very edges of the field of vision. Those with active fox medicine can often see Spirit and the beings "between worlds". If this is an ability that you would like to develop, practice at twilight and call upon Fox for energy to help you.

The ears and tail of the Fox have messages for you. The ears help the animal to keep cool in the summer as they expel body heat through the ears. If you're too warm; pull your hair away from your ears; if you're too cold; let your hair cover your ears. The tail acts as a portable blanket to keep the nose and feet warm. The tail also says that you have the ability to protect yourself from unpleasant and uncomfortable situations and relationships.

The Fox also has a highly developed sense of smell, and you may be very aware of smells, odors and their subtle differences. You are also alert to unpleasant situations and /or danger because something just "doesn't smell right.

While the actual body of the Fox is very small, the mass of hair that protects it gives the impression of greater bulk. The hair varies in color tones and textures much like the human hair as their “crowning glory”.

Such a tiny animal to carry so many teachings. Study the Fox. It can help change your life in many ways.

This RiverRock Art piece reflects the innocence of the fox cub, laying down among leaves and rock. Curious, yet alert to his surroundings. This would make a lovely addition to your yard or home. A great gift for the animal lover in your life.

Fox Cub Rock Art
Size: 8 x 5 1/2
Weighs 6lbs. 7ozs.
The item sells for $50.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock

Indian Maiden Wall Art

Hi Everyone,

I’ve decided to expand my art work incorporating wood and rock. This particular piece of art of the Indian Maiden was painted on wood, measuring 10 ½ x 8 ½ and weighs approximately 13.2 ounces. This will be the newest of my wall hangings that will beautify any area of your home. I am also working on wall hangings that will be painted on wood incorporating a rock painting which will give the art form a 3 D effect. I love choices when shopping and I thought this would give you a variation when decorating your surroundings.

I found this poem that captivatingly fit the above picture I just painted. It reflects the beauty and innocence of a beautiful Indian maiden and embraces her nature and spirit. I hope you feel as I do that I have captured her true beauty and innocence and that you enjoy a wonderful piece of art that reflects the Native American Heritage.

Peaceful is the valley
where the Indian maiden walks.
In morning skies above her
a Raven soars and squawks.

The village of her people
lies quiet and serene
as her moccasins trudge narrow paths
through meadows lush and green.

She knows ancestral spirits
will protect her and will guide
as the trail leads her much higher
along the mountainside.

Gathering roots and berries
to preserve through winter’s cold,
the maiden sings of ancient wars,
of young men brave and bold.

She rests by flowing waters
as sunlight streaks her hair,
with fingers dipping in the brook,
wild creatures gather there.

The fox, the deer, the Antelope
join her without sound,
fearing not the Indian girl
sitting soft upon the ground.

The mighty oak she leans against
is losing leaves but strong,
and she feels at one with nature
while summer is now gone.

Fall colors fast surround her,
and she marvels at their hue,
as Mother Earth makes changes
for wintertime now due.

A butterfly lights gently
on her shoulder, quiet there,
and she wonders at it’s glory,
breathing softly, not to scare.

The geese on high are honking
as they pass in perfect Vs,
and she hears on withering flowers
the last hum of bumble-bees.

Soon the sweet young maiden
slumbers by the stream,
and rides her painted pony
in a soft and pleasant dream.

She crosses open prairie,
bareback upon her steed,
with a Brave she soon will marry
to keep the tribal creed.

A Blue Jay lands on oaken branch
and screeches overhead,
awakening the maiden
with visions in her head.

With heavy heart she rises,
returning to the band,
baskets of fresh berries
held tightly in her hand.

Plans for her tomorrows,
on other autumn days,
will be dreamed of in the future
as she sits on banks of clay.

Later ‘neath the quiet moon,
the family gathers ‘round
preparing beds on pine bows
strewn upon the ground.

Nestled in warm buffalo robes
beneath the starry skies,
with teepee for a shelter,
she again will close her eyes.

Poetry by Tamara Hillman Copyright 2003

Indian Maiden Wall Art
Size: 10 1/2 x 8 1/2
The item sells for $45.00

Pauline Libutti, RiverRock