Turtle Ocarina Necklace by Nash Tavewa

Turtle Ocarina Necklace by Nash Tavewa are handmade from terra cotta clay. They are carefully sculptured, tuned, and finished with a 12 hour firing to create a one-of-a-kind instrumental art piece.

This cute turtle friend will travel with you to play a song anytime. A four-hole ocarina hand painted to create a fun turtle that can be worn around your neck wherever you go. Hangs by a sturdy hand twisted cord adorned with colorful beads.

Nash Tavewa is a member of the Bene Xidza (people of the clouds) or more modernly known as "Zapotec". He comes from a long lineage of master ceramic artists in traditional Zapotec pottery.

Nash apprenticed under the guidance of Maestro Guillermo Martinez, where he learned about the art of Native American love flute and drum making. Over many years of refining his skills, working with both clay and wood, Nash has become a world renowned instrument maker.

His grounding in Zapotec traditional knowledge manifests in his instruments reinterpreting the traditional musical language and dance. His art practice maintains his ancestor's spiritual beliefs in nature as a sacred and divine living being.

He has great appreciation for his heritage with its rich traditions, ceremonies, dances and music. He seeks to preserve and share this ancient knowledge.