Georgette Quam: Morenci Turquoise, Turtle

Quam Its vibrant azure hue captures the essence of sunlit skies, while the striking contrast of turquoise eyes gleams with a lifelike intensity, breathing vitality into this exquisite creature. Intricate inlaid dots on its shell echo whispers of ancient wisdom, each dot symbolizing stories untold—narratives woven from the very heart of the earth. This is not merely a carving but a talisman imbued with spiritual significance; it embodies resilience and longevity, holding deep connections to Native American culture where turtles symbolize grounding and protection. As light dances upon its polished surface, one cannot help but feel an electric pulse—the embodiment of timelessness captured in stone, transcending mere decoration to become a profound emblem of life itself. Turtle (Edo:wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a tu