Cha-vez

The form is compact and rounded, with a domed shell that echoes ancient, timeworn strength. The carving captures the gentle, grounded presence of the turtle, from the textured limbs to the slightly upturned head. Altogether, the carving feels both grounded and symbolic—an embodiment of protection, longevity, and balance.

Turtle (Edo:wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. Turtle reminds us to respect Mother Earth.

Dimensions: Length: 1 3/4" X Width: 1 1/8" X Height: 3/4" Purchased