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The Green Team - Harmony Kingdom Treasure Jest Manufacturer: Harmony Ball Co.
Model: RW07TU
Code: HK_RW07TU 5
$95.00 (IN STOCK) How soon can I get it?
Details:
- Harmony Kingdom
- Home of the Original Box Figurine
- Approx. Size: 4 x 4 x 3
- Made In England
- Each Piece is hand-made from crushed marble, having the look and feel of antique ivory.
- Exclusive To: 2007/08 Royal Watch Members
- Status: Timed Edition
- Carving Date: 2007
- Release Date: 6/5/2007
- In Store Date: 10/15/2007
- Edition Size:
- Category: Box Figurine
- S e c r e t s
- Master Carver Peter Calvesbert chose the Green Sea Turtle as subject for the 2007/08 redemption for a few reasons. From a design viewpoint, the turtle is both box shaped and graceful, a rare combination in the animal world. “Seaside Rendezvous” has always been one of his favorite pieces, so he was interested in exploring the topic in larger format. Additionally, with “Wildlife Warriors” being the 07/08 club theme, Peter wanted to carve a threatened species. Not only are sea turtles injured by boat propellers and fishermen’s nets, but they are hunted by humans for their flesh, shells, leathery skin and fat, and their nests are raided for their eggs. They suffer habitat loss from human development of their nesting areas and ocean pollution. Artificial lighting on nesting beaches confuses hatchlings, luring them toward roads instead of the sea. This large redemption box figurine has secrets galore! “Peregrine 4” is a reference to the falcon and her four eggs nesting near Peter’s home. The picture of the wind turbine recognizes the growing popularity of this alternate energy source in the UK, but unfortunately the turbines are taking their toll on bats. “Pip” is short for Pipistrelle, a type of bat being injured and killed by the turbines. This box also contains the initials LJR and yes, Peter did carve this on the wrong box! Of course if Joe and Lynda Ringelstein do have a pet Green Turtle, then he will be vindicated. The interior shows baby turtles emerging from the sand before having to make their death defying race to the comparative safety of the sea.
- Free Shipping on all Harmony Kingdom Orders (Continental 48 US States - One Ship - One Address)
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- NOTE: Because Harmony Kingdom is handmade, individual box figurines may exhibit slight variations. While the artisans do their best to ensure that Harmony Kingdom boxes look seamless, many pieces do look like two-piece figurines.
- Harmony Kingdom’s artists often conceal a small motif on the box figurines they carve as a sort of “signature.” This identifies the piece as being their work and adds to the Secrets of the Kingdom. David Lawrence uses an acorn on most of his box figurines, and Peter Calvesbert uses a mouse. Many collectors enjoy searching for these small, hidden symbols of the artists.
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