This natural leather turtle figurine from the 1960s and 1970s presents a fusion of craftsmanship and organic form. The body is shaped on a robust sculptural base and fully wrapped in genuine leather in a deep, warm brown with reddish undertones. The shell features a hand-tooled, grid-like texture that faithfully mimics the turtle’s carapace, with subtle tonal transitions from dark brown to lighter, amber highlights on the raised sections. The surface is semi-matte, with gentle sheen on areas polished by years of handling. Leather also covers the head and limbs, where natural creases and folds enhance the lifelike impression. Carefully executed seams, with no visible hardware, reflect the artisanal quality typical of mid-century modern, safari, and colonial influences. The proportions are realistic, with a slightly stylized neck and limbs. Condition: very good – showing only minor scuffs and a well-developed organic patina consistent with age, without significant damage or repairs.This leather turtle quietly evokes the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, when interiors embraced natural materials and motifs inspired by the animal world, lending rooms an inviting, subtly exotic atmosphere. The hand-worked shell pattern seems to capture warm light and soft shadows, as if the object still recalls sunlit afternoons on colonial verandas or in safari-inspired living rooms. The patina serves
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Height10 cm
Width30 cm
Length30 cm
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Length30 cm
Height10 cm
Width30 cm
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