PALA Mini Kura

Dimension: Case size: 3.5 cm x3.5 cm
Size: Strap lenght: 24 cm
Material Type: Maple Wood

The Rote snake-necked turtle is a native Indonesian reptile that is protected by the government due to its increasingly rare existence and the destruction of its natural habitat. The snake-necked turtle gets its name from its snake-like neck characteristics and is only found on Rote Island, Indonesia. Unlike other turtles, the Rote Island Snake-necked Tortoise cannot insert its head into its shell.
its shell.

In the mythology of the archipelago, the tortoise is described as the animal form chosen by Lord Vishnu, the protector, and maintainer of the universe, to incarnate and protect the world. During a time of war and destruction caused by a war between giants and gods, the universe was almost destroyed. Vishnu, transformed into a giant tortoise placed the world on his shell to save
all life.
 
The Snake-necked Tortoise PALA is inspired by the myth of the gods coexisting with humans in the form of living creatures in the surrounding environment. This symbol gives life to the design. PALA Snake-necked Tortoise brings a strong identity for Nusantara myth lovers to share with the world.