Serpentine Carving, Turtle

Item Description

Many cultures recognized the turtle as a symbol of longevity and patience. A few years ago, we picked up a lot of good quality carvings from Peru, including this one which is a gorgeous turtle that was skillfully hand-carved from mossy-green to yellow-green Serpentine. Good detail and polish and very showy from several angles. Don't miss this opportunity to own a colorful carving that would a very worthwhile pickup for anybody who collects gem carvings or colorful display pieces for a curio cabinet, or even a gift for a loved one. Weight is 118.8 grams