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Send to a friendHand Carved and Painted Turtle Box with Elephant Motif, "Turtle and Elephant"
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Delivery EstimateAn 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.
- 0.11 kgs
- 0.2 lbs
- 5 cm H x 14 cm W x 10 cm D
- 2" H x 5.5" W x 3.9" D
- Crocodile wood, polyester velvet
- Signed by the artist
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
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Debby
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01/08/2024
"Beautiful box"
This is my third item from this artist. So talented.
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Lori Fenty
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02/20/2023
"Cherished item"
Bought this item for myself and it is more beautiful in person. The inside is lined in velvet if you wish to store something. Great detail in the painting and carving. Love the elephant on the top. Great workmanship.
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Joyce
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04/18/2022
"Gorgeous work!,Awesome craftmanship"
I love my turtle! And it is also a jewelry box wow! Great craftmanship. Something I will enjoy forever! Thanks for all of your hard work. Great artist!,Beautiful work!! Great craftmanship. Will love it forever and ever.
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Tracy
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09/02/2021
"Beautiful box"
This is a beautifully painted quality box.
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Jennifer
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11/29/2020
"Beautiful little box! Love it. Would purchase agai"
Very beautiful. Looks like someone really took there time in painting it.
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Susan
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09/07/2019
"Beautiful"
This is such a beautiful box. The Elephant is so real in his world. And the Turtle is a very lifelike also. The box is well made, in fact, I thought I was going to break it trying to get the top off! It fits very well and I am happy to add it to my little box collection.
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Robin
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04/15/2024
"Turtles Like to Read"
This artisan s creations are an example of how the combination of an artist s vision and skilled hands can craft objects that both delight and beguile an audience.
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Turtles Like to Read, Handmade Wood Turtles Bookends
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Sheila
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03/04/2024
"Gorgeous!"
Loved this beautiful piece! Im a dragon and the saying in the booklet was well written and very accurate!
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Virginia
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02/28/2024
"Lovely!"
Beautifully detailed. Has a prominent position in living room next to a Tiffany lamp.
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LiliKai
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02/23/2024
"A new addition to my Turtle collection"
Gusti Ngurah is a true artist. Hope to collect all his turtles and small jewelry boxes as small rewards to myself. The details in his paint strokes are just incredible!
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- jewelry
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: 'just because'
Julie
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02/16/2024
"Took my breath away"
This mask is so beautiful, I literally gasped. The colors are so subtle yet stunning. Its just gorgeous!!!!
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- Adding to my mask collection
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Rachel
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12/06/2023
"Elephant Mask"
I bought this as a gift for my Mother and it is absolutely beautiful! She loves this beautiful piece and is delighted by how wonderfully made it is. Thank you so much for sharing this incredible work with us!
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- Delight viewers
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Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Microcredit Financing
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.
Caring for Children
In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.
Enabling Education
Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.
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