{"product_id":"river-turtle-shell-replica","title":"River Turtle Shell Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Wall Hanging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA River Turtle Shell Cast in Plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eriver turtle shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, gently arched dome with seams that mark each plate. It is hand cast in plaster. It measures 8.5 in L x 6.5 in W x 3.25 in H. 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: 8.5 in L x 6.5 in W x 3.25 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: 10 in x 8 in x 5 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: HP44260SW (Studio White), HP44260FOS (Fossil), HP44260SEP (Sepia), HP44260OB (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\u003eMany Native nations of North America tell of Turtle Island, a world resting on a turtle's back. The shell stands for support and endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eturtle shell wall hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e works on its own or in a group. 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 river turtle shell suits a hallway or a study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBringing Nature Indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe urge to keep a piece of nature close is an old one. Early botanists and naturalists gathered samples from around the world so that the natural world could be catalogued. Your river turtle shell continues that tradition. 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 Albertus Seba\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbertus Seba was an Amsterdam apothecary in the 18th century. He collected natural specimens well beyond what his trade required. After his death, his heirs auctioned the collection to finish publishing his four-volume catalogue. Much of it now sits in natural history museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis four volumes recorded the animals and shells he had gathered, drawn and described one by one.\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":68677378474097,"sku":"HP44260SW","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossil","offer_id":68677378506865,"sku":"HP44260FOS","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sepia","offer_id":68677378539633,"sku":"HP44260SEP","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Obsidian","offer_id":68677378572401,"sku":"HP44260OB","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP44260SW-river-turtle-shell-studio-white-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794352427","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/river-turtle-shell-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}