Handmade Wooden Tortoise from the Peruvian Amazon - Rainforest Tortoise Gifts for Self-Care Known as ya'ax chich by

Known as ya'ax chich by the ancient Mayans

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Eulalio Alvarado in Mexico weaves the basket by hand from palm leaves

4 cm W x 17

Handmade Wooden Tortoise from the Peruvian Amazon - Rainforest Tortoise Gifts for Self-Care Known as ya'ax chich byNative to the rainforests of South America, the yellow footed tortoise roams as one of the largest tortoise species on Earth. From his workshop at the door to the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, Alex Mermao crafts this miniature sculpture from smoked balsa wood, delivering contrast between the natural color of wood and an earthy brown. The sculpture's design comes to life with an articulating head and tail, which are attached with metal wire, making it a