Reversible Cerrillos Turquoise Maiden

Burt Awelagte's carvings have a highly unique abstract style that is immediately recognizable by the soft angular lines and curves. He delights in emphasizing the face, breaking it down into elemental shapes as seen in a reversible Maiden with facial features from inlaid jet and turquoise. He enjoys utilizing striking stones such as rare Cerrillos turquoise from the Cerrillos Hills near Madrid, New Mexico. It is famous for a unique soft green color and golden matrix areas that are equally beautiful. Burt mentioned that this particular specimen of Cerrillos turquoise is neat because there could possibly be lots of turquoise inside. About 4 1/2" tall, 1 3/8" wide and 1" deep.