Painted Turtle
Red cedar
Mother-of-Pearl
14″ (H) x 10″ (W)
The painted turtle is characterized by yellow stripes and bright red markings. It is the only native freshwater turtle in BC and is endangered due to habitat loss.
*on display at MacMillan Arts Centre in Parksville
"I've found a passion for carving that's in my DNA.”
- Mike Bellis -
Mike Bellis is a Haida artist from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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