Animals--Mata Ortiz Handbuilt and Handpainted Turtles

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Mata Ortiz Handbuilt and Handpainted Turtle Effigy by Debbie Flanigan and Alicia Bugarini

These wonderful handbuilt and handpainted turtles are each unique. Turtle represents longevity, tenacity, self-reliance; he assures rainfall; he is the oldest symbol of Mother Earth and carries our prayers to her. Some Native people believe we are living on the back of a turtle.