The gentle Turtle calls to mind the Earth for many Indigenous cultures. Turtle Island refers to the continent of North America as oral histories told ancient stories of a powerful turtle that held the world on its back. David Chavez, Jr.’s wonderfully shaped picture jasper reptile brings reminders of self-reliance when navigating through life’s difficulties. Eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a carapace is etched just right. A beautifully polished carving measuring about 1 3/4″ tall, 1 3/8″ wide and 5/8″ deep.