Tortoises are herbivores, they eat leaves, fruits and grass. Their diet vary from their habitat.
In Zuni belief, the tortoise or turtle represents endurance, long life, stability and self reliance. He is the oldest symbol of Mother Earth.
A handsome standing Tortoise carved of Elk Antler with eyes of inlaid Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. The carapace is nicely incised to create the sections with wonderful inlays of Kingman Turquoise and Mediterranean Coral. The tortoise nails are also inlaid with Abalone Shell. His strikingly beautiful necklace is adorned with a hand carved Gold Lip Mother of Pearl Dragonfly centerpiece with eyes inlaid of Lapis. The strand is composed of faceted Lapis and Mediterranean Coral.
Artist: Troy Sice
Signed: Troy Sice Zuni copyright 2025 3/28/2025 10 pm
About: 5 1/8"t by 2 1/8"w by 4"l
Item# 1605