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New World (#611)

Artist Terrill (Kanatires) Hooper O'Brien (Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Mohawk, Turtle Clan)

Date2012

MediumGlass beads, stone, glass seed beads, polished agate stones, yellow crystal cubes and carved jasper turtle

Dimensions17” x 1 3/4” including strap

Credit LineGift of the artist, Terrill (Kanatires) Hooper O’Brien

Object numberNA2012.57.OBR

DescriptionBeaded amulet bag with a turtle with tree of peace on back, among waves, image of sky woman against sun, eagle hovering nearby. Same design on both sides. Strap with bird, turtle and tree of peace motifs. Round agate bead clasp. Beaded fringe with glass, crystal and stone beads, one green jasper turtle.

ClassificationsSculpture

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