{"product_id":"map-turtle-shell-replica","title":"Map Turtle Shell Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Wall Hanging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Map Turtle Shell Cast in Plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emap turtle shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low, domed shield with a ridge down its center. It is hand cast in plaster. It measures 8 in L x 5.5 in W x 3.3 in D. It has hooks on the back. Studio White is a clean plaster white and Fossil is a weathered stone tone. Sepia is named for cuttlefish ink, and Obsidian is a deep dark tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand cast plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Studio White, Fossil, Sepia or Obsidian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8 in L x 5.5 in W x 3.3 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: 14 in x 14 in x 14 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in the USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Hand cast, so appearance may vary from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: HP44250SW (Studio White), HP44250FOS (Fossil), HP44250SEP (Sepia), HP44250OB (Obsidian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Turtle's Shell as Defense and Symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turtle's shell is its greatest defense and potentially its greatest vulnerability. In many cultures it is a symbol of strength and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHindu texts tell of Kurma, the tortoise form of Vishnu, who bore Mount Mandara on his back. The shell is shown as a steady foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eturtle shell wall hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e brings texture to a plain wall. This \u003cstrong\u003eplaster turtle shell\u003c\/strong\u003e has hooks on the back, so it needs no frame. As \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal wall decor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the map turtle shell pairs well with the sea fan plaques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBringing Nature Indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing the natural world into your home goes back to early botanists and naturalists. They collected samples from around the world to catalog it. A map turtle shell carries a little of that habit into a modern room. Browse more casts in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/wall-hangings\"\u003eWall Hangings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is cast to order in the USA. Production takes 2 to 3 weeks before it ships. Hand casting means color and surface vary slightly from piece to piece. Choose Studio White, Fossil, Sepia or Obsidian at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlacement and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHooks on the back let it hang from a wall screw. Use an anchor rated for the weight of the piece. Dust it with a soft dry brush and keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Spix and Martius\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1817 Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius joined a team of naturalists sent to Brazil. He and Johann Baptist Spix later split off and covered about 10,000 kilometers. They returned with more than ten thousand plant and animal samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartius went on to write a monograph on palms, published in parts from 1823 to 1857.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbertus Seba, George Perry and the naturalists who catalogued shells, plants and animals from around the world: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/perspectives\/natural-curiosities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNatural Curiosities - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the American shell collectors of the 1800s, from Thomas Say to Edgar Allan Poe's borrowed textbook: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.biodiversitylibrary.org\/2015\/07\/the-conchologists-searching-for-seashells-in-19th-century-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Conchologists: Searching for Seashells in 19th Century America - Biodiversity Heritage Library\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Studio White","offer_id":68677367398513,"sku":"HP44250SW","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossil","offer_id":68677367431281,"sku":"HP44250FOS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sepia","offer_id":68677367464049,"sku":"HP44250SEP","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Obsidian","offer_id":68677367496817,"sku":"HP44250OB","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP44250SW-map-turtle-shell-studio-white-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794352427","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/map-turtle-shell-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}