Carved Tagua Reptile 0004

Description

Carved Sea Turtle Ball

Hand carved from a singl tagua nut, or vegetable ivory, a fruit from certain palm tree species, this particular sculpture is an amazing feat which features a complex composition of interlocking sea turtles – a sea turtle ball! Its exceptional in its detail to both the carving and the painstaking application of quality inks for markings.  Such hand-inked and carved figurines are a welcome addition to any carved arts collection.

• Tribe: Wounaan
• Size: 2″ (6cm) tall
• Artist: H. Piraza