{"product_id":"snapping-turtle-shell-replica","title":"Snapping Turtle Shell Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Wall Hanging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Snapping Turtle Shell Cast in Plaster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esnapping turtle shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is rugged and ridged, with a rough surface that reads as armor. It is hand cast in plaster. It measures 10 in L x 8 in W x 3 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: 10 in L x 8 in W x 3 in H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: 12 in x 12 in x 6 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: HP44270SW (Studio White), HP44270FOS (Fossil), HP44270SEP (Sepia), HP44270OB (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\u003eTurtle Island appears in the creation stories of several Native nations. The turtle there carries the land itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eturtle shell wall hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e at 10 in works well in a cluster. 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 snapping turtle shell is the lightest in the group at 1 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBringing Nature Indoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing nature indoors is not new. Early botanists and naturalists collected samples from around the world and set out to catalog the natural world. A snapping turtle shell follows in that line. 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 Thomas Say\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Say was a founding member of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. He is known mainly for his work on insects. His wife, Lucy, drew many plates for his American Conchology, published between 1830 and 1838.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay belonged to a generation of American naturalists. They set out to describe the animals of the young United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\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\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\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Studio White","offer_id":68677409177713,"sku":"HP44270SW","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fossil","offer_id":68677409210481,"sku":"HP44270FOS","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sepia","offer_id":68677409243249,"sku":"HP44270SEP","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Obsidian","offer_id":68677409276017,"sku":"HP44270OB","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP44270SW-snapping-turtle-shell-studio-white-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794352427","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/snapping-turtle-shell-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}