Turtle Pendant
About this object
History of use
Animal imagery is a significant part of woodland first nations tradition, but no documented instance has been found of the use of animal effigies in trade. The place of effigies in woodlands culture is not known.
Cultural context
personal ornamentation
Iconographic meaning
The Iroquois legend of the turtle explains that the Earth was formed from a lump of mud on the turtle's back. See Frederickson, page 59.
Physical description
Solid pewter turtle, underside flat with engraved marks, solid half ring under head, body of turtle engraved, but not the head.
Date Made
1760-1824
Date Acquired
9 Sep 1993
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
0.3 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm
Object Number
1590/46