{"title":"Turtle","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurtle (Edo:wa) 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 oral traditions, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. Turtle reminds us to respect Mother Earth.  \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"honored-turtle-1","title":"Honored Turtle","description":"Imagine Michael Coble's magnificent alabaster \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e or tortoise resting on your table or desk. Its serene presence and beautifully detailed carapace is quite engaging. A turned head has expressive eyes from turquoise, and a sweetly etched tail, legs and claws are given. In Zuni Pueblo, turtle shells are prized for making rattles used by the Rain Dancers. About 5\" long, 3 1\/4\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Michael Coble","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Alabaster","offer_id":40192246349909,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/MCoble-alabaster-turtlev2.jpg?v=1659723509"},{"product_id":"ancient-turtles","title":"Ancient Turtles","description":"Turtles belong to one of the oldest reptile groups in the world, said to be around since 260 million years ago, older than the dinosaurs. Avery Calavaza's amazing \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e pairing has been sculpted from one portion of angelite, said to enhance communication and self-expression. Eyes are from red coral inlays. About 3 5\/8\" long, 2 3\/8\" wide and 2\" tall.","brand":"Avery Calavaza","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Angelite","offer_id":40881789304917,"sku":"","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/ACalavaza-angelite-turtle-pairv2.jpg?v=1723239341"},{"product_id":"reptile-rain-original-painting","title":"Reptile Rain Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtles\u003c\/a\u003e have a rain association in Zuni where their shells are prized for making rattles used by the Rain Dancers. Joshua Qualo's stunning turtle painting honors this traditional worldview in an 8\" by 10\" original colorful acrylic on canvas board composition. The lovely reptile feels like its swimming with ease while thunderous rain cloud elements replenish water stores. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhen you shop keshi.com you're supporting an Indigenous artist like young Joshua who sets his own wholesale prices in keeping with our mission of promoting equitable treatment of artists.","brand":"Joshua Qualo","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Acrylic Paint","offer_id":41047019323477,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/JoshuaQualo-acrylic-turtle-paintingv2.jpg?v=1741794027"},{"product_id":"hopi-turtle-boy-katsina-doll","title":"Hopi Turtle Boy Katsina Doll","description":"Teachers of tradition, Katsinas are powerful and immortal spirits to the Hopi People. They are called \u003cem\u003etithu\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003ekatsintithu\u003c\/em\u003e, sacred supernatural beings who function as messengers between the spiritual worlds. They bring goodwill and harmony. Katsina dolls are representations of these beings and are not sacred themselves. Virgil Long is a wonderful woodworker in cottonwood creating vibrant acrylic-painted Katsina dolls like his latest offering, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e Boy. Including base, measurements of this detailed work are approximately 14 1\/2\" tall, 4 1\/2\" wide and 2 7\/8\" deep. Signed by the artist.","brand":"Virgil Long, Hopi","offers":[{"title":"Hopi Turtle Boy Katsina Doll \/ Cottonwood","offer_id":42530090942549,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VirgilLong-cottonwood-_TurtleBoy_katsina-doll.jpg?v=1779813605"},{"product_id":"let-it-be-turtle","title":"Let It Be Turtle","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyle Awelagte's angelite \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e has loving eyes from jet set to a sweet head. A part of turtle's animal medicine is about going with the flow and feeling at home no matter where life may take you. Cultivating a sense of inner peace allows you to feel comforted wherever you are. A nice offering bundle has a lovely golden amber bead in addition to turquoise ones. About 2 5\/8\" long, 2 5\/8\" wide and 7\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyle Awelagte","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Angelite","offer_id":42540367478869,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KyleAwelagte-angelite-turtle2v5.jpg?v=1780002998"},{"product_id":"turtle-teachings","title":"Turtle Teachings","description":"Some First Nations traditional beliefs include a creation story where turtle was there in the beginning, carrying the knowledge and teachings of all ancestors on its back. Robert Michael Weahkee's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle's\u003c\/a\u003e carapace and skin is beautifully detailed. We love his creative use of the natural burr feature of the antler for the shell. Determined eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a little offering necklace is made with lapis lazuli and refreshing aquamarine beads. We can enhance a turtle's or tortoise's natural habitat by leaving leaf litter in place and avoiding pesticides. About 3 7\/8\" long, 2 1\/8\" wide and 1 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Robert Michael Weahkee","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Antler","offer_id":42776148901973,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RobertMichaelWeahkee-antler-turtle3v5.jpg?v=1784841659"},{"product_id":"slow-success-turtle-1","title":"Slow Success Turtle","description":"In a slow gait \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtles\u003c\/a\u003e (or tortoises) reach a destination successfully. Their animal medicine teaches us that slow success will often yield greater results because it gives the chance to make long-lasting changes. The efforts put forth will be appreciated and self-confidence will grow. Brian Yatsattie's colorful surfite reptile with jet inlaid eyes can inspire us to set a realistic pace in life. About 1 3\/4\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 1 5\/8\" tall.","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Surfite","offer_id":42812736864341,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-surfite-turtle7-v6.jpg?v=1785534725"},{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-turtle-ring","title":"Lapis Lazuli Turtle Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eKewa jeweler Steven J. Aguilar's' \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e ring is handmade with sterling silver. The rounded carapace is from a mouth-watering lapis lazuli cabochon. Claws are lightly stamped, while a little tail peeks out. The shank has stamped flowers. The lovely reptile setting is about 1\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 3\/8\" tall, while this is a ring size 8. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steven J. Aguilar, Kewa (Santo Domingo)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42939897938005,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SJAguilar-SS-lapis-turtle-ring-v6.jpg?v=1788375263"},{"product_id":"basking-turtle-1","title":"Basking Turtle","description":"Chris Gchachu's sweetheart of a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e has climbed onto a rock to warm up in the welcoming Zuni sun that seems to cast rays on its incised carapace. The beaming variations are natural to the rich ricolite specimen. The sunbathing reptile's eyes are from perhaps tiny quartz inlays. Roughly 1 5\/8\" long, 1 1\/4\" wide and 3\/4\" tall. ","brand":"Chris Gchachu","offers":[{"title":"Turtle \/ Ricolite","offer_id":46230042542165,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CGchachu-ricolite-turtlev2.jpg?v=1790280234"},{"product_id":"turtle-pair","title":"Watery Place Turtle Pairing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaphne and Leland Boone's happy \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/turtle\"\u003eTurtle\u003c\/a\u003e pairing have emerged from a watery place. Peaceful and assuring are the words that come to mind in describing the personalities of the reptiles. Their sweet eyes are from either turquoise or coral inlays. For the A:Shiwi (Zuni), turtle shells are prized for making rattles used by the Rain Dancers. A mother and hatchling duo that together measure about 2 7\/8\" long, 2 1\/4\" wide and 1 3\/8\" tall, carved from wonderstone and sodalite. Wonderstone is a type of rhyolite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daphne \u0026 Leland Boone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46288244867157,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Daphne-LelandBoone-sodalite-rhyolite-turtesv6.jpg?v=1791313584"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/collections\/turtle.jpg?v=1506473879","url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/animal-turtle\/material-rhyolite.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}