Turtle figure

Dateca. 1970

Mediumclay, paint

Dimensions1 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 5 in. (4.4 × 9.5 × 12.7 cm)

ClassificationsCeramic

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Rita Anderson and David Starr, daughter and son of Eleanor B. Sewell

Object numberPC2006.28.41

DescriptionThis object is a small turtle figurine comprised of ceramic ware. The turtle rests on its stomach, with four short, stubby legs extending outwards. A small head emerges from the front, with eyes and a mouth that have been painted on. A short, stubby tail emerges from the opposite side of the object and is coated with the same black slip. A wide, checkerboard pattern covers the top of the animal's shell. The entire object is hollow, comprised of a thin, upper edge. "Cochiti / Aurelia Suina" has been written on the bottom of the object, beneath the turtle's front-left leg.

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