These beautifully hand-carved turtles add a whimsical touch to your unique decor. This pair of turtles is delicately handmade and hand-painted by Peruvian artisans from Huancayo. Artists hand select native mate gourds, then carefully sculpt them using various sized chisels. The mate comes in different shapes and sizes making each piece a truly original work of art. Mate gourds are the oldest and most traditional examples of Peruvian crafts. The Mate (legenaria vulgaris) grows on a climbing plant that thrives in the dry warm regions of the valleys and lower eastern slopes of the Andes. Because of the conditions, the mate gourd's shell becomes as hard as wood Worldstock brings you the creations of talented artisans from across the globe at surprisingly low online prices. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.