
Native American Turtle Pictograph

by Jo Ann Tomaselli
Title
Native American Turtle Pictograph
Artist
Jo Ann Tomaselli
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Native American Turtle Pictograph by Jo Ann Tomaselli
In Native American mythology, the turtle symbolizes Mother Earth and represents good health and long life.
Image depicts Hopi mythology, religious ceremonies and prehistoric pictographs, and were copied by artists onto the interior walls of the Indian Watchtower at Desert View visitor center located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, United States. This 70 foot high tower art gallery was designed by architect Mary Colter.
Images have been digitally enhanced by adding texture and various filters.
I am a North Carolina based Fine Art Photographer specializing in Landscape, Nature and Travel Photography.
Numerous images in my portfolio are held in private collections, exhibited in museums and galleries, published in both print & online and have won various awards. Additional information available on my FAA Blog tab.
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November 2nd, 2013
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Comments (28)

Jo Ann Tomaselli
CONGRATULATIONS and Thank You to the buyer from West Des Moines, IA and Fine Art America!

Maya Telford
oh what a great piece Jo Ann. I love the warmth of colour and the reassuring symbolism in this. Great work v/f