Zoo-knee

The smooth curves and intricate patterns on its shell are a sight to behold. The rich, vibrant green color of the ricolite added an extra element of beauty to the piece. I could almost imagine this little turtle coming to life and gracefully swimming in the crystal-clear waters. 

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.