Fall has come and the colors are bright and beautiful throughout the gardens at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Enjoy this video and come see for yourself soon, before the leaves have fallen! #ThisIsTurtleBay
Did you know that California used to require individuals make their own license plates?
Another Musuem mystery. Was Turtle Bay’s copy of Little Mendocino painted by Grace Hudson herself? Or is it one of many dozens of copies made by other artists? “The Game is Afoot”, as another famous Holmes would say.
This miniature pendant replica represents the type and styling of gold objects that characterize the Tolima culture of central Colombia. A reproduction that accurately depicts a creation of inspiration from supernatural visions and nature. Often worn as a pendant, this piece captured an embellishing portrayal of a shaman being in an animal spirit form.