Tiwa Turtle Figurine

Namefigurine

DateUnknown

Mediumclay

DimensionsOverall: 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 in. (2.3 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureTiwa | Picuris

Inscribedeither a large "W" or and "M" on underside

Object numberA1996-1-150

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modeled figurine, made from micaceous clay, in shape of realistic turtle, with thin curved concave shell, four small stubby feet, short, fat head extending out from shell, with punctate eyes; brown, with black fire cloud; typical delineated incised designs on shell.

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