Title: A Beautiful Small Antique Land Tortoise Shell From Thailand
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: Unassigned
History: N/A
Origin: Southern Asia > Thailand
Condition: Museum Quality
Item Date: Unknown
Item ID: 3352
Small land tortoise shell from Thailand. This authentic shell has beautiful markings with rich brown and gold colors. The age of this tortoise shell unknown. We are committed to enhancing our customer’s lives by discovering creating, and pointing out only the best art we can find in the world today. We Are Taste-Makers, Art Advisers & Consultants.
The preservation of turtle shells in taxidermy, also known as "shell taxidermy," has a history that dates back to ancient times. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all collected and displayed turtle shells. In the 19th century, shell taxidermy became popular as a way to display exotic specimens from around the world. The process of shell taxidermy involves cleaning the turtle shell, then applying a preservative to prevent decay. The shell is then mounted on a plaque or wooden stand, and may be painted or otherwise decorated. Some taxidermists may also add artificial eyes or other details to make the mount more lifelike. Shell taxidermy is still used today as a way to display turtle specimens, but it is also used by contemporary artists who use turtle shells as a medium for creative and conceptual expressions. It's worth noting that in recent years, some conservation and animal welfare organizations have raised concerns about the collection and sale of turtle shells, as some species of turtles are endangered and their trade is regulated by international laws. Therefore, it's important to ensure that any turtle shells used in taxidermy are obtained legally and ethically.
Tortoises or land turtles are land-dwelling reptiles of the family of Testudinidae, order Testudines. Like their marine cousins, the sea turtles, tortoises are shielded from predators by a shell. The top part of the shell is the carapace, the underside is the plastron, and the two are connected by the bridge. The tortoise has both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton. Tortoises can vary in size from a few centimeters to two meters. Tortoises tend to be diurnal animals with tendencies to be crepuscular depending on the ambient temperatures. They are generally reclusive animals.
In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)
