SEA TURTLE

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a hawksbill turtle from a top-down view, highlighting its beautifully patterned carapace that displays a mix of rich brown, amber, and golden hues in an intricate, overlapping design. The turtle's flippers are extended outward, displaying a rough, textured appearance that contrasts with the smoother surface of its shell. The turtle's head, positioned towards the lower part of the image, showcases the same complex patterning as the shell, with distinctive scales and mottled coloration. The background is a plain, neutral surface, which contrasts with the vivid patterns on the turtle, emphasizing its unique and striking appearance. The overall impression is one of natural elegance and the intricate beauty of marine life, exemplified by the hawksbill's distinctive shell, which is both functional and visually appealing.

The image shows a hawksbill turtle from a top-down view, highlighting its beautifully patterned carapace that displays a mix of rich brown, amber, and golden hues in an intricate, overlapping design. The turtle's flippers are extended outward, displaying a rough, textured appearance that contrasts with the smoother surface of its shell. The turtle's head, positioned towards the lower part of the image, showcases the same complex patterning as the shell, with distinctive scales and mottled coloration. The background is a plain, neutral surface, which contrasts with the vivid patterns on the turtle, emphasizing its unique and striking appearance. The overall impression is one of natural elegance and the intricate beauty of marine life, exemplified by the hawksbill's distinctive shell, which is both functional and visually appealing.

Name/Title

SEA TURTLE

Entry/Object ID

356/14790

Description

Turtle/LARGE

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

TORTOISE SHELL

Dimensions

Width

15 in

Length

20 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 20, 1979