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This delightful turtle jewelry box designed by Bali's Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya is the perfect place for keeping your rings. The artisan carves the turtle from crocodile wood before hand painting the box with a bright forest motif. Inside, a black polyester velvet keeps your jewels cushioned.
- 0.12 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- 5 cm H x 14 cm W x 10 cm D
- 2" H x 5.5" W x 3.9" D
- Crocodile wood, polyester
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Signed by the artist
- Made in Indonesia.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Indonesia
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LiliKai
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02/23/2024
"A new addition to my Turtle collection"
Gusti Ngurah is a true artist. Hope to collect all his turtles and small jewelry boxes as small rewards to myself. The details in his paint strokes are just incredible!
Best Uses
- jewelry
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Forest Turtle, Hand-Painted Crocodile Wood Turtle Jewelry Box
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: 'just because'
Teresa
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01/24/2023
"My first turtle jewelry box - not my last"
So beautiful & detailed...love, love, love this jewelry box!! Such an awesome piece of art; I will collect more!
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Forest Turtle, Hand-Painted Crocodile Wood Turtle Jewelry Box
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Cyndi
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09/13/2022
"Exquisitely Painted Jewelry Box"
My Godson worked in Costa Rica for an ECO-Resort while in college. His favorite totem is a turtle and I had to send this to him to celebrate his love for these beautiful creatures. The jewelry box can be used for any kind of knickknack...not just jewelry. Great for All!
Best Uses
- To hold goodies of any kind
- or be a decorative piece on furniture
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Forest Turtle, Hand-Painted Crocodile Wood Turtle Jewelry Box
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- This was a gift for: Godson
- Occasion: birthday
Joyce
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04/19/2022
"Love it!"
Just like the elephant one I have beautiful workmanship. I am glad I got two.Was thinking of giving one as a gift, but I love them both! Thank you!!
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Robin
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04/15/2024
"Turtles Like to Read"
This artisan s creations are an example of how the combination of an artist s vision and skilled hands can craft objects that both delight and beguile an audience.
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Turtles Like to Read, Handmade Wood Turtles Bookends
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Sheila
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03/04/2024
"Gorgeous!"
Loved this beautiful piece! Im a dragon and the saying in the booklet was well written and very accurate!
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Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Microcredit Financing
Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in wood and additional labor for production.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
Gusti now has artisan assistants who help with the hand-painting of his designs. Each of these assistants works from home.
Caring for Children
In addition to supporting his three children, Gusti also cares for a foster child.
Enabling Education
Gusti pays for the education of his three children and his foster child.
Write a review"At school, my drawing skill was above average. I also took a part-time job finishing and adding colour to art products."
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