Flat iron plate of contemporary design, New Mexico, size 38 cm. The Navajo are the second largest indigenous people in the United States. Despite being pushed into reservations, they were able to largely preserve many traditions and are known as good craftsmen. The turtle is one of the traditional deities in its ethnic group and is a symbol of Mother Earth, wisdom, longevity and protection. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: folk arts   |   Material: Metall   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany | Similar pieces