Did you know there are over 300 types of Octopus?  This sea creature is a symbol for intelligence and it's eight long arms represents the complexity and uncontrollability of our lives, how our lives are constantly in motion.  Yet, it gracefully meanders through the waters and tackles the waves and motion of the ocean adapts with the flow to keep it going. 

This beautiful representation is made of brass, turquoise,and bone, and the lava stand enclosed in brass holds it steady.