Hand Carved Sea Turtle | Rapa Nui Protective Charm beaked whale Entries include bird biology

Entries include bird biology

Earring drop: 45mm

Artist Bio: Aunty Jeanette James is a celebrated Palawa First Nations jeweller who continues ancient traditions of shell gathering and stringing passed down through generations of women in her family

Both field guide and travel book

Hand Carved Sea Turtle | Rapa Nui Protective Charm beaked whale Entries include bird biologyThe sea turtle is a powerful symbol of longevity, wisdom, and safe ocean travel This hand carved sea turtle figure is crafted from miro tahiti wood by Rapa Nui artist Victor Jaramillo Pakomio, a skilled carver and cultural educator dedicated to preserving and sharing island knowledge. Trained under master artisans, including Pau Hereveri Teao, Victor brings a strong foundation in traditional carving practices to his work. As a cultural guide at Rapa