Hand Carved and Painted Turtle Box with Elephant Motif - Turtle and Elephant Wallets The natural shape of the

The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape

Working in the traditional Oaxacan art form known as barro negro

The lined interior includes two open pockets as well as a zipper pocket

Mexican artisan Angel Ceron creates his interpretation of Catrina

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Hand Carved and Painted Turtle Box with Elephant Motif - Turtle and Elephant Wallets The natural shape of theAn elephant strides peacefully across the countryside beneath a blue sky. Carved from crocodile wood, this jewelry box takes the shape of a sea turtle. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya carves the petite box and meticulously paints it by hand. It is lined in black velvet. Crocodile wood, polyester velvet 0. 11 lbs 2 inches H x 5. 5 inches W x 3. 9 inches D