Leatherback Turtle Balsa Earrings cross/angel They can dive up to

They can dive up to 400 ft deep and can stay underwater for 3 minutes

The artisan uses a sharpened bicycle spoke to carve and etch the design into the clay

they think of a pet in a bowl

It is important for humans to know that they are unpredictable

skilled swimmers and have great senses

Leatherback Turtle Balsa Earrings cross/angel They can dive up toThe leatherback is the largest of the sea turtles. They look different from other sea turtles because they do not have a hard shell or scales. Sadly, the leatherback is considered endangered. These earrings are designed by our artisan partners on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. They are hand carved and hand painted out of lightweight sustainable balsa wood. Each pair of earrings is carefully carved with a paring knife and then delicately hand painted