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Yvette Kaamassee Zuni turtle fetish carving. 1" x 1 3/8" #Si86

$75.00

Yvette Kaamassee Zuni turtle fetish carving
Yvette Kaamassee, Zuni, carved it in
great detail from tagua nut.
ZuniLink will provide a Certificate of Authenticity if requested.
Ships FREE to any address in the 48 mainland United States.
1" x 1 3/8" #Si86

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Tagua nut is the nut of a palm tree. It is chosen as a carving medium Zunis because it looks like elephant ivory when carved. Elephant ivory has been prohibited for harvesting by international treaty agreements. Ivory of any type has become a problem for Zuni fetish carvers who once used it extensively.