Fish Rock Serpentine Turtle Fetish, by Amos Pooacha new jewelry hand carved birds and bears

hand carved birds and bears

intricately carved with fine details and tablita headress

hand-rolled graduated turquoise disc beads

1856 New York map

From respected silver overlay jeweler

Fish Rock Serpentine Turtle Fetish, by Amos Pooacha new jewelry hand carved birds and bearsVintage White Serpentine and Golden Shell Sea Turtle Amos carved an abundance of different animals and birds, both domestic and wild, and was considered a master of his craft. He was one of the first carvers to incorporate entire shells in his Turtle carvings. Turquoise inlay eyes. 4 inches tail to nose and 3 inches at widest. Amos Pooacha, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico (deceased)