Zuni Carved Turtle Fetish

Description

Zuni Carved Turtle Fetish by Ulysses Mahkee

This wonderful pipestone turtle is covered with sgraffito and accented with turquoise eyes and a stone in the center of its back. A great piece carved by Zuni artist Ulysses Mahke. The turtle represents Mother Earth and longevity and is used for healing. Turtle also represents water, which in the desert southwest is essential. Many Native Americans believe we are living on the back of a turtle.