Ancestor Turtles

By Lance Cheama

Animal: Turtle, Material: Picasso Marble
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Lance Cheama is a renowned Zuni carver who seems to bring stones to life through his artistry. His latest offering is a pair of journeying Turtles sculpted from one rich portion of Picasso marble. Both the parent and hatchling have elegantly etched carapaces and eyes from turquoise inlays. In Zuni tradition turtles have a rain association and serve as links to the ancestors. Dimensions of this collectible reptile pairing are about 1 5/8" long, 1" wide and 5/8" tall.

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