Vintage Native American Indian Jewelry Navajo order Zuni Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Turtle Earrings Southwestern Native America Jewelry Art

Vintage Authentic Native American Indian Navajo Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings
Handcrafted by Navajo Artist F. Sellers❤️

The Turtle Symbol - Meaning
The turtle is a sacred figure in Native American symbolism as it represents Mother Earth. The meaning of the Turtle symbol signifies good health and long life. The turtle has great longevity living up to 150 years. The hard shell of the turtle represents perseverance and protection. The shell of the turtle is used to dispense medicines because of the association with Spiritual Healing properties and the shell is also used to make dance rattles. The symbol of the turtle in Southwest tribes such as the Hopi and Navajo represents water - a much sought after commodity in order desert regions.