Cocobolo wood carving of two figures standing face to face on a long pointed base, on a large green leaf
Two carved figures holding each other at the shoulders on a pointed base, seen at an angle on a green leaf
Close view on white of the two cocobolo figures, arms reaching out to each other above the pointed deck
Front view on white of the two figure carving, one carved face turned out and the double layered base below
Two dark wood figures on a pointed base seen on white, carved faces and long arms reaching across
Turtle surfing carving on a clear acrylic stand, two figures facing each other on the pointed base
Other side of the cocobolo carving on a clear stand, one carved face looking out and fine grain on the arms
Cocobolo wood carving of two figures standing face to face on a long pointed base, on a large green leaf
Two carved figures holding each other at the shoulders on a pointed base, seen at an angle on a green leaf
Close view on white of the two cocobolo figures, arms reaching out to each other above the pointed deck
Front view on white of the two figure carving, one carved face turned out and the double layered base below
Two dark wood figures on a pointed base seen on white, carved faces and long arms reaching across
Turtle surfing carving on a clear acrylic stand, two figures facing each other on the pointed base
Other side of the cocobolo carving on a clear stand, one carved face looking out and fine grain on the arms

Vintage Board Buddies Turtle Cocobolo Wood Carving

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Riding along on the long pointed back of a turtle, two carved figures stand face to face on this Board Buddies Turtle, each reaching out to grab the other. They ride above a flat double layered base, and fine lines of grain show on every arm and back of the dark wood. It has been in our collection for more than 30 years.

Cocobolo is a tropical hardwood from the Pacific side of Panama and Central America. It is so dense it sinks in water, and its natural oils polish to a soft, warm shine. Fresh cut, the wood shows orange and red tones with dark streaks; with age the colors deepen, so no two carvings ever look alike.

Each piece is carved by hand in Panama, in the wood carving traditions of the Emberá and Wounaan peoples. Their carvers have long chosen cocobolo for figures of the animals and plants of the rainforest around them.

From Jan at MolaMagic: Two fellows riding a turtle. Talk about slow motion!

MolaMagic was founded by Janet Marie Brockman with a simple but powerful mission: to help artisans in Panama share their art with the world. All profits go right back into the artisan community, supporting education, medical care, land, tools, and daily needs. Buying a MolaMagic carving means you are part of that story too.

Material: Cocobolo wood
Made in: Panama
Approximate size: 4 inches high by 5 inches long
Care: Dust with a soft dry cloth.
SKU: 21121608TE

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For 35 years, TraderBrock has brought handmade artisan work from Panama, Haiti, and across Central America to collectors around the world. Every piece we carry begins in the hands of an artisan we know personally. Molas stitched in Guna homes, tagua carved by Wounaan hands, masks woven in the Darién. Our inventory runs over 14,000 pieces, curated from direct relationships that go back decades.

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