This unique, hand-carved figure is a one-of-a-kind piece of sculpture. The purchase of these figures not only gives back to the big cats at the refuge, but it supports the artisan families and their community as well as gives back to sea turtle and ocean conservation.
Twenty years ago, Joe Conte AKA Turtle Joe, met and cultivated a relationship with an artisan family in Ecuador and wanted bring their talent and beautiful marble creations to consumers around the world. The SS Handcrafted company now works with over 25 artisan families with the goal to improve the lives and well being of the artisans and their families as well as the local community.
Turtle Joe is also the founder of The Turtleman Foundation, which donates to US based and international sea turtle and ocean conservation organizations and projects.
