Zuni Turtle Fetish

Namefigurine, animal

DateUnknown

Mediumserpentine, turquoise

DimensionsOverall: 5/8 x 1 13/16 x 15/16 in. (1.6 x 4.6 x 2.4 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureZuni

Inscribed"25.00"

Object numberA1996-1-122

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved three-dimensional stylized turtle, oval body, short neck, elongated head, incised shell, carved feet under body; light to medium green, with bright blue turquoise.

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