Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame as well as along the

as well as along the rim of the interior

presumed early 20th century Northwest Coast Native

now well worn

then a drawer with brass pull on the lower half

lathe turned

Inuit Carved Soapstone Turtle tabletop frame as well as along theThis sweet carved soapstone turtle seems to me a wonderful little thing to keep on one's desk or shelf as a reminder to take your time I really can't imagine a truer embodiment of slowness. The stone is a greenish gray, and the carving very simple, with incised round eyes on either side of the head and a shell pattern on his back. The stone is otherwise very smooth and feels great to hold, perhaps to rub occasionally for good luck! 3 3 4" long x 1 7