Winona Sioux Pipestone Turtle Carving Signed Winona Catlinite 3”

Hand-carved turtle figurine in a deep red stone. Smooth, rounded shell with simple engraved lines. Native American fetish carving by noted female Dakota Sioux artisan Clara "Winona" Crow Bryan.This beautiful totem figurine is meticulously hand-carved from natural catlinite (pipestone) quarried in Minnesota. The stone features a stunning, rich brick-red color. The turtle's carapace is detailed with crisp, geometric hand-etched lines, while the body is hand-smoothed to a tactile, matte finish. The flat underside is fully incised with her signature mark: "Winona and a foil sticker.

Specifications:

Artisan: Clara "Winona" Crow Bryan

Tribal Affiliation: Dakota / Lakota Sioux

Material: Catlinite / Pipestone

Subject: Tribal Turtle Totem (Mother Earth / Longevity symbol)

Length: Approximately 3 inches long

Condition Details:

Excellent Vintage Condition: No structural breaks, cracks, or repairs.

Surface: Shows a beautiful, untouched handling patina. There are only micro-surface natural scuffs on the base edge typical of genuine, old stone carvings. (70773264)