Do you love turtles? Then you will love this sterling silver pin by Navajo silversmith, S. Yazzie! The eyes are stamped, and the feet and tail are detailed. Our favorite part is the eight repousse crescent moons on the shell, the turquoise in the center, and the detailed stamp work that remind us of moon rays in front of each moon. The piece is slightly domed and has a pin back.

Size: 1.875" H x 1.375" W

Turtles have their own homes on their backs which means that wherever they are, they are home. They are associated with safety. When attacked they retreat into their shells, although some turtles have strong enough mouths to snap a finger. For most Native American nations in North America, turtles represent Mother Earth. Every turtle shell has 13 sections on top which some Native Americans say represent the 13 moons of each year.