This large decorative turtle figure from the 1960s exemplifies meticulous craftsmanship, with natural leather stretched over a papier-mâché base to form pronounced, rounded shell segments. Warm brown dominates the palette, complemented by deep burgundy and worn beige tones, giving the surface a gently aged patina characteristic of vintage objects. The leather enveloping the legs and neck reveals an expressive texture—creases and subtle folds capture the qualities of the material and era, while neatly folded seams emphasize the artisanal construction. The turtle's head is finely modeled, its eyes finished in a glossy dark hue and mouth gently upturned, lending the piece a friendly demeanor. The shell's flat, circular top in lighter beige suggests a dual function as a low stand or plant pedestal. The figure remains in very good condition, with only minor signs of use such as gentle scuffing and local color variations, without damage or repairs. This figure channels a mid-20th-century narrative, when folk art and Asian influences blended with rustic, handcrafted sensibility. The sculpted shell appears to tell stories of distant travels and passing decades; the leather develops a soft patina, while gentle wrinkles on the limbs evoke the intimacy of daily rituals. It seems to encourage stillness—reminding us of patience and careful attention to detail, as if quietly recounting a tale of slow, present-making. The turtle is an object that radiates calm and material honesty, its subtle humor apparent in the
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Height28 cm
Depth55 cm
Width41 cm
Dimension details
Width41 cm
Height28 cm
Depth55 cm
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