Zuni Fetishes Joanne Cheama Mojave Green Turquoise Frog

Zuni Fetishes Joanne Cheama Mojave Green Turquoise Frog

Zuni artist Joanne Cheama has carved this cute little frog sitting on a lily pad from Mojave green turquoise. Even the bottom of the lily pad is carved. The frog has inlaid jet eyes and spots on its back.

1 ¼ in. Long x 1/4 in. High x 3/4 in. Wide

Carved ca. 2005.

Note: mojave green turquoise is not a natural material; it is a composite, or block manufactured stone.