Geronimo's Shaman Stones
These stones are totems, which represent the ancient Aravaipa shaman prophecy, which prophesized the fate of the Apache way. They were found in an old hidden shaman grotto. These totems have been handed down through time, to chosen advocates of the shaman. These are Geronimo's Shaman Stones. The large cluster of brown stones, with the concave top represents his family and his life. The yellow crystal-like stone sitting in the center represents his heart, turned to stone when his mother, wife and children were massacred by the Mexican Army. These stones stayed within the protection of the shaman grotto.
Lozen's Shaman Stones
Lozen found her shaman stones in the mountains, during her rite of womanhood, as she sought what power she might have to serve her people. As she meditated on her future, she watched a small bird fly into a crevice in some nearby rocks. She followed the bird. Looking into the crevice she found these ancient totem stones, which when viewed can take the appearance of a small bird. The two larger bird like totem stones stayed within the shelter of the secret grotto where the sacred cactus ceremonies were held.
The Eye in the Stone Totem
This is one of the two totem stones that Lozen would hold in her hands whenever she needed to observe the surrounding desert. The mystical power of the stone, flying with the totem bird, would give Lozen the insight to perceive any negative energy or enemy that might be nearby. There are no tool markings on this stone. The outer mineralization covering the stone, from the time it was made, would take hundreds of years to accumulate. The center "jewel" of the eye was naturally embedded into the stone that was shaped around it. It was kept with Lozen at all times, tied within in her shaman bag that she kept tucked into her waist.
Ribbon Totem Stone
This is the totem stone that Lozen held in her other hand, when searching the desert for negative energy or enemy. When held to the light and looked at from one side, the translucent stone appears to have a solid ribbon flowing through it. This represents the "two sided" nature of Lozen. She was an Apache maiden, familiar with all the duties and task of such a maiden. She was also an Apache woman warrior shaman. She rode with Chief Cochise, Geronimo and fought many battles in the defense of her people. This stone is also incrusted with hundreds of years of mineralization, attesting to its ancient origin. It stayed with the "totem stone eye" within her shaman bag.
