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Turtle Fetish
Turtle Fetish

Turtle Fetish

Namefigurine, animal
DateUnknown
Mediumturquoise
DimensionsOverall: 3/8 x 1 x 9/16 in. (0.9 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureZuni
Object numberA1996-1-303
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand carved miniature turtle, head slightly upturned, with incised crosshatching on carapace, punctate nostrils and eyes, and incised mouth, bright blue and blue-green turquoise, with gold matrix.

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