Zuni Pueblo Turtle with Lizards on Back By Valanie Kalestewa

ca. 2000

2.5" H x 4.25" L x 3.25" W

Hand Coiled Black on White Turtle with Two Black Lizards on His Back with a Painted Geometric Design Shell Signed V.K Zuni NM

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Valanie Kalestewa is a contemporary Zuni Pueblo (A:shiwi) potter from Zuni, New Mexico, known for sculptural clay works that often incorporate animal figures such as lizards. shopmusnaz.org She is listed among artists represented by galleries specializing in Zuni art (such as Keshi: The Zuni Connection in Santa Fe).