Description:   Merman with four mythical Sea Horses amidst stylized waves.

Theme:   Teishin (Japanese mythology) and Triton (Roman/Greek mythology) are legendary Mermen.  The Triton is depicted with four Sea Horses, symbolizing " the four directions" and the four elements:  water, fire, earth, and air.

    In Greek mythology, Tritons serve Poseidon (Neptune) who is the god of the sea and of horses as well.  Tritons care for the horses in Poseidon's undersea stables.  Here, Triton defends these familiars from the unknown, unseen dangers.

Note:  This piece was created during a period of great ecological devastation worldwide...earthquake, fire, flood, and landslides throughout many countries during 1995.  "Triton" was carved as a meditation and plea for the calming of the destructive natural forces of these events.