Amos Pooacha’S Serpentine Fish Rock Turtle Fetish

Description

Vintage White Serpentine and Golden Shell Sea Turtle

Amos carved an abundance of different animals and birds, both domestic and wild, and was considered a master of his craft. He was one of the first carvers to incorporate entire shells in his Turtle carvings. Turquoise inlay eyes.

• 4 inches tail to nose and 3 inches at widest.

Amos Pooacha, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico (deceased)

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