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New Mexican Hand-Crafted Vintage Turtle Earrings browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American: Pre 1980: item # 628039 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book $45 Free Insured U.S. Shipping (& Gift-Wrap if Desired) |
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In Pueblo Indian symbology here in the Southwest, Turtle is a very significant figure -- a particular annoyance to Coyote, because Turtle is impervious to his tricks. In fact, Turtle is even able to defy death. As such, he stands for long life, as well as strength and perseverance. Perhaps I should say "she," instead of "he," since the Turtle fetish is associated with feminine power. Besides bringing you all these worthy attributes, our turtle earrings are pure delight with their wonderfully whimsical shapes (each a little different, which testifies to hand-craftsmanship). They appear to be fashioned of hand-hammered heavy brass wire. That they're a golden color makes them very different and desirable; there isn't much Southwestern jewelry that you can wear with gold. Not being silver, the jewels aren't required to have marks, so we can't be certain they're Native American-made. That's highly likely, though, as they originated in northern New Mexico. The prior owner recalls purchasing them at a crafts fair around 1980. On posts for pierced ears, they measure a little more than 1 3/4 inches long and are very light and comfortable to wear. Condition is excellent. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping and gift-wrap is always free when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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