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Fetish turtle of turquoise and brown stone, carved snake on back
Fetish turtle of turquoise and brown stone, carved snake on back
Object Number 2011.12.240
Display Title Fetish turtle of turquoise and brown stone, carved snake on back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Fetish, turtle, turquoise and brown stone, carved snake on back
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Yaqui
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Sonora
Materials Turquoise
Dimensions Other: 4.6 x 6.5 x 11 cm (1 13/16 x 2 9/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.12.240
Credit Line Gift of The Ward Family
Provenance
Collector Oscar Branson
Collector Irma Bailey (-2003)
Owner Jeffrey Ward (2003-2011)
Donor Donated by Jeffrey Ward

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