sea turtle jewelry

Carved from crocodile wood, this jewelry box takes the shape of a sea turtle. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya finds inspiration in the warm Balinese sea. Beautifully painted by hand, the petit jewelry box is lined in velvet.

A colorful butterfly flits through the rice field 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.

Beautifully carved by hand, a realistic sea turtle navigates the warm Balinese sea. Wayan Rendah works in warm, richly grained suar wood, transforming the beautiful creature into a decorative box that bears his signature.

Carved from crocodile wood, this jewelry box takes the shape of a sea turtle. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya paints the piece by hand, depicting Rangda on the lid. A symbol of all that is evil, the witch is described in the Hindu epic Ramayana. She is the Balinese manifestation of Durga, goddess of the underworld. The petite box is lined in black velvet.

This charming Balinese sea turtle holds a secret. It has an interior compartment that's just perfect for keeping items such as car keys and coins close at hand. Artisan Sarwaedi designs and skillfully carves the reptilian creature by hand from suar wood. The bottom half of the decorative box features the turtle's detailed head and flippers while the oval shell acts as the box's lid. Embossed on the carapace is a delightful baby turtle. Ornamental but also suitable for holding a myriad of objects, this sea turtle makes an excellent addition to a table, desk, or vanity.

Swimming swiftly beneath the waves, a turtle takes the form of a decorative suar wood box. The box is actually a puzzle box, with multiple pieces that disassemble to reveal a small secret compartment within. Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari presents the original design, which is carved by Balinese artisans.