Hand Wrought Sterling Silver Turtle 38x51mm, Turquoise, Citrine, Tourmaline, Aventurine, Amazonite, Wire & Silver Bar Clasp - 27”

In an amazing Austin, TX shop, laden with cow skulls, I found this beautiful Navajo piece by Alonzo Mariano.

To most tribes the turtle represents healing, wisdom, spirituality, health, safety, longevity, protection, and fertility. Navajo Hope

The symbol of the turtle in Southwest tribes such as the Hopi and Navajo represents water - a much sought after commodity in desert regions. The turtle symbol also represents the earth mother. The earth mother features in many Native American myths and legends and is honored for saving mankind from the Great Flood . War Paths 2 Peace Pipes