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Tiwa Turtle Figurine
Tiwa Turtle Figurine

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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