~ Nest Egg ~
Original Carving Date: 2009 - Release Date: 6/05/2009 - Small Treasure Jest
Fixed Edition - Edition Size: 600
Artist: Peter Calvesbert - Made in the UK
This box figurine portrays sea turtles at their most vulnerable –
as they hatch and make a mad dash to the sea.
The seven species are inscribed throughout:
Green, Hawksbill, Leatherback, Loggerhead, Flatback, Kemp’s Ridley and Olive Ridley.
Interestingly, the sex of the turtle depends on the temperature of the eggs.
At 28°C they become males and at 32°C they are females.
Anywhere in between is a tossup. Since sea turtles hatch at night,
the interior portrays a turtle with a torch and compass.
3" wide, 2" long, 2" high.
As with any hand-painted product,
item received will be similar but unique.