Job Luna: Impressive Little Turtle Alebrije

This impressive turtle is a true labor of love: hand-carved and hand-painted by Oaxaca artist Job Luna. Its shell is filled with mesmerizing geometric designs in gold, teal, peach, and black, each section alive with detail. The body, in a soft ivory tone, carries subtle botanical motifs painted on the wood, creating a beautiful contrast between the shell’s intensity and the calm steadiness of the turtle’s form. Job's pieces often blend classic storytelling animals with contemporary color palettes, shimmering details, and fine textures that draw people in. Collectors especially admire Job’s turtles, bunnies, and other figures for the way they balance bold design with serenity. In many pre-Columbian cultures, the turtle is a powerful symbol of longevity, patience, and protection. It carries the weight of the earth on its back and is often connected with the idea of the world as carried across space and time. This piece embodies that symbolism: rooted, enduring, and full of calm power.  A