Black Marble Sea Turtle by Loren Tsalabutie

A black marble sea turtle carved by Loren Tsalabutie carved by Loren Tsalabutie with large flippers and good contrasting turquoise inlaid eyes. The scuts have been incised on top carapace as well as the bottom plastron which is composed of bone and cartilage and protect's the turtle's internal organs. Indigenous people recognize the turtle as the symbol of Mother Earth - some Native Americans believe that the turtle contributed to creation because the turtle dove into the primeval waters to retrieve mud to create Mother Earth. The turtle is regarded as a skillful navigator through life's difficulties. Turtle medicine teaches one to go with the flow. Artist: Loren Tsalabutie (signed) Size: 1-3/4 in. wide x 2-1/2 in. long x 3/4 in. tall #63500