This is a sitting turtle Margaret and Luther Gutierrez.  The figure was made by Margaret and painted by her brother, Luther. Typical of their turtles, the face is whimsical. The front has an insect design while the back “shell” is carved and has four images ranging from insects to birds.  All the various colors are derived from natural clay slips.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom, “Margaret/Luther”.  It is from the collection of Richard Spivey and was a Christmas gift to him from Margaret & Luther in 1971.