Enesco "The Living" Trial of the Painted Ponies Figurine

Turquoise, also known as the “stone of life,” has a special significance in Native American culture, where it is believed to be alive because of its ability to shift colors according to its environment. A story is told about a chieftain’s daughter who so believed in the protective powers of turquoise that, instead of traditional feathers, she would weave tiny turquoise beads into her favorite stallion's mane and tail.