Gilbert Lonjose: Onyx, Turtle Larry Peina Dimensions: Length: 1 1/2" X

Dimensions: Length: 1 1/2" X Width: 5/8" X Height: 1 1/8" Purchased

The level of detail in this carving is absolutely remarkable – you can see every feather meticulously carved into the stone

The natural orange hue of the shell creates a striking contrast against the deep greenish-black of the augite bears

while its posture would embody both grace and agility

hinting at the bear's prowess as a hunter and protector in the natural world

Gilbert Lonjose: Onyx, Turtle Larry Peina Dimensions: Length: 1 1/2" XLon jose The turtles, revered as symbols of longevity and wisdom, are meticulously carved with utmost precision and attention to detail. This carving showcases the natural beauty and uniqueness of the stone, capturing the essence of the turtle's shell patterns and its graceful curves. 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