Silver and Turquoise Turtle Pendant Argillite Carving

Silver and Turquoise Turtle Pendant Argillite CarvingThe silver Turtle Pendant with turquoise is carved by Native Artist Justin Rivard from the Cree Nation. For some First Nations People the turtle is a sacred figure. It represents Mother Earth and signifies good health and long life. The Turquoise is often used as a healing and purification stone. The pendant is 1 1 2 inches or close to 4 cm long and 1 1 4 inches or a little over 3 cm wide. The pendant weighs about . 3 ounces or 7 1 2 grams. The

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