Singer, Mary – Carved Turtle (1975)

7.75"long x 3.5"h

$ 800.00

Mary Singer was known for her intricately carved pottery and figurative work.  This is one of her iconic turtles.  The turtle is made from clay and then the back and feet are carved. The shell is carved with a feather design.  The entire piece is fully stone polished.  It is signed on the foot, “Mary Singer”.  The piece received a First Prize ribbon at the 1975 New Mexico State Fair.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  While she no longer makes pottery, her work can be found in museums nationwide.