Jet Turtle Fetish with Sea Shell, by Amos Pooacha Raymond Nordwall Mishipesu (The Underwater Panther in

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Jet Turtle Fetish with Sea Shell, by Amos Pooacha Raymond Nordwall Mishipesu (The Underwater Panther inVintage Black Jet and Cowrie Shell Sea Turtle Amos carved an abundance of different animals, bird and turtles. He was considered a master of his craft of Zuni fetish carving. Amos was one of the first carvers to incorporate entire shells in his Turtle carvings. As his other pieces, he inlayed turquoise eyes. 3 inches tail to nose and 2 1 2 inches at widest. Amos Pooacha, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico (deceased)