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Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1970s. Abalone shell and brass turtle box
1970s. Abalone shell and brass turtle box

1970s. Abalone shell and brass turtle box

By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA

Located in Winnetka, IL

Unique and beautifully hand crafted of abalone shell and brass and a copper head of turtle Has a lid that is considered to be the top of figurine box

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, Signed TO-85
Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, Signed TO-85

Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings by Emilia Castillo, Mexico, Signed TO-85

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming and finely crafted pair of sterling silver turtle earrings designed and handmade by Emilia Castillo, Taxco, Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver-Plated Turtle Motif Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modern
Silver-Plated Turtle Motif Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modern

Silver-Plated Turtle Motif Serving Utensils by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modern

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and whimsical pair of handcrafted silver-plated serving utensils designed by celebrated Mexican artist Emilia Castillo, made in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico, circa 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Emilia Castillo Turtle Catchall Bowl in Black Porcelain & Pure Silver, Mexico
Emilia Castillo Turtle Catchall Bowl in Black Porcelain & Pure Silver, Mexico

Emilia Castillo Turtle Catchall Bowl in Black Porcelain & Pure Silver, Mexico

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical yet refined, this sculptural turtle catchall or bottle coaster was designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by renowned artist Emilia Castillo.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Ceramic Glazed Turtle Figure
Ceramic Glazed Turtle Figure

Ceramic Glazed Turtle Figure

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted ceramic turtle with floral motif on its back. Made in Mexico.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brass and Abalone Shell Turtle Sculpture
Brass and Abalone Shell Turtle Sculpture

Brass and Abalone Shell Turtle Sculpture

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass, pewter and abalone shell turtle sculpture / catch all made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo Lapis lazuli is for decoration and not included in price.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Turtle Candy Box · Bronze and Abalone Inlay
Turtle Candy Box · Bronze and Abalone Inlay

Turtle Candy Box · Bronze and Abalone Inlay

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Mexico, circa 1970 · Artisanal manufacture. Abalone is not worked: it is negotiated.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

024 Dining Table in Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio
024 Dining Table in Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio

024 Dining Table in Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

024 Dining Table in Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio Dimensions: D 114.3 x W 215.9 x H 76.2 cm.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Quartz

Mid Century Modern Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone With Turtle, 1950's
Mid Century Modern Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone With Turtle, 1950's

Mid Century Modern Hinged Box In Brass, Rosewood and Abalone With Turtle, 1950's

By Los Castillo

Located in North Miami, FL

It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hecho en Mexico. it is very much in the style of Los Castillo.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

023 Oval Dining Table in Warm Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio
023 Oval Dining Table in Warm Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio

023 Oval Dining Table in Warm Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

023 Oval Dining Table in Warm Solid Oak & Turtle Quartzite Top by No Age Studio Dimensions: D 106.7 x W 215.9 x H 76.2 cm.

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Quartz

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Silver Turtle Necklace
Silver Turtle Necklace

Silver Turtle Necklace

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

Handmade in Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Turtle Earrings
Silver Turtle Earrings

Silver Turtle Earrings

Unavailable

W 0.7 in D 0.62 in L 0.78 in

Silver Turtle Earrings

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Turtle Earrings from the Animal´s Collection by TANE are made in silver .925.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Stud Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Turtle Necklace
Sterling Silver Turtle Necklace

Sterling Silver Turtle Necklace

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Turtle Necklace from the Animales Collection by TANE is made in sterling silver. 

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Sterling Silver And Gold Vermeil Turtle Pendant
Sterling Silver And Gold Vermeil Turtle Pendant

Sterling Silver And Gold Vermeil Turtle Pendant

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W 2 in D 0.8 in L 3.3 in

Sterling Silver And Gold Vermeil Turtle Pendant

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

Handmade in Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Silver Enamel DOMINGUEZ Turtle Pin Brooch
Mexican Sterling Silver Enamel DOMINGUEZ Turtle Pin Brooch

Mexican Sterling Silver Enamel DOMINGUEZ Turtle Pin Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This adorably whimsical Mexican Sterling Silver Enamel DOMINGUEZ Turtle Pin Brooch is small in size but BIG in its impact. 2.5" tall by 1" wide. and signed by the artisit ...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Brooches

Heron Martinez Medoza Workshop Ceramic Turtle Candelabra
Heron Martinez Medoza Workshop Ceramic Turtle Candelabra

Heron Martinez Medoza Workshop Ceramic Turtle Candelabra

Located in Southampton, NY

Large ceramic turtle with fie baby on turtle on back. Five candleholders across back. One front toe missing, one toe chipped shown in photos.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Plaster Turtle Garden Stool, Mexico 1950
Plaster Turtle Garden Stool, Mexico 1950

Plaster Turtle Garden Stool, Mexico 1950

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H 15 in W 12 in D 22 in

Plaster Turtle Garden Stool, Mexico 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Turtle Garden Stool Mexico, 1950 Painted plaster turtle garden stool, marked "El Duende, Mexico." 12"w x 22"d x 15"h Ref.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Prehispanic Ceramic Turtle Vessel from Mexico, Date Unknown
Prehispanic Ceramic Turtle Vessel from Mexico, Date Unknown

Prehispanic Ceramic Turtle Vessel from Mexico, Date Unknown

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Prehispanic ceramic turtle vessel with red paint, Located outside the village of Santiago, Nayarit, Mexico, date unknown.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mexican Alpaca Silver Plate Turtle Box with Mother of Pearl
Mexican Alpaca Silver Plate Turtle Box with Mother of Pearl

Mexican Alpaca Silver Plate Turtle Box with Mother of Pearl

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Mexican silver plate turtle box marked Alpaca, with mother of pearl accents.

Category

Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Unusual Large Turtle Shell
Unusual Large Turtle Shell

Unusual Large Turtle Shell

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H 18 in W 16 in

Unusual Large Turtle Shell

Located in Bellport, NY

Very large and unusual shaped turtle shell,in the form of a sea shell

Category

20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects

Corazón Zapoteco - Zapotec Heart  This Mexican Wood Turtle was made with Copal w
Corazón Zapoteco - Zapotec Heart  This Mexican Wood Turtle was made with Copal w

Corazón Zapoteco - Zapotec Heart This Mexican Wood Turtle was made with Copal w

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

Tortuga Mágica - Magic Turtle This Mexican Wood Turtle was made with Copal wood, wood carving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with natural dyes and acrylic paintin...

Category

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Materials

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Emilia Castillo Silverplate Turtle Bottle Opener
Emilia Castillo Silverplate Turtle Bottle Opener

Emilia Castillo Silverplate Turtle Bottle Opener

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silverplate turtle bottle opener by Mexican designer, Emilia Castillo, who comes from a long line of Taxco artisans specializing in spectacular metal works.

Category

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Mario Torres Wicker Turtle
Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

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H 10 in W 30 in D 22.5 in

Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Amusing folky turtle sculpture or box crafted in wicker and ingeniously woven over a metal frame with a naive quality and a hinged shell for subtle secret storage. Signed Mario Torre...

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Materials

Wicker, Reed

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Abalone and Wood Turtle Sculpture

Abalone and Wood Turtle Sculpture

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H 2 in W 17 in D 19.5 in

Abalone and Wood Turtle Sculpture

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Turtle sculpture of abalone and wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Wood

Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Turtle
Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

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H 10 in W 30 in D 22.5 in

Midcentury Mario Torres Wicker Turtle

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Amusing folky turtle sculpture or box crafted in wicker and ingeniously woven over a metal frame with a naive quality and a hinged shell for subtle secret storage. Signed Mario Torre...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Tiffany & Company Silver Turtle Form Trinket Box
Tiffany & Company Silver Turtle Form Trinket Box

Tiffany & Company Silver Turtle Form Trinket Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa: 1970, solid Sterling silver with Gold Wash Interior Trinket Box Made in Mexico for Tiffany & Company. All hand made with hand chasing and engraving. measuring 7 1/2 X 4 1/2 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Sea Turtle
Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Sea Turtle

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Sea Turtle

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Sergio Bustamante mixed metal sea turtle. Brass with copper and chrome accents. Round glass eyes. This piece is not signed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Mexican Silver and Abalone Turtle Box
Mexican Silver and Abalone Turtle Box

Mexican Silver and Abalone Turtle Box

By Los Castillo

Located in Stamford, CT

Mexican turtle box made from alpaca silver (nickeled silver) and abalone.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Tortuga Mágica - Magic Turtle - Mexican Folk Art  Cactus Fine Art
Tortuga Mágica - Magic Turtle - Mexican Folk Art  Cactus Fine Art

Tortuga Mágica - Magic Turtle - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art

By Roxana y Jesus Hernandez

Located in Jesus del Monte, MX

Tortuga Mágica - Magic Turtle This Mexican Wood Turtle was made with Copal wood, wood carving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with natural dyes and acrylic paintin...

Category

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Materials

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Abalone Turtle Serving Bowl
Abalone Turtle Serving Bowl

Abalone Turtle Serving Bowl

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H 9 in W 18 in D 11 in

Abalone Turtle Serving Bowl

By Los Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Stamped hand wrought Mexico 83 on a leg. Possibly by Los Castillo. Newly Polished.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Sergio Bustamante Brass Turtle
Sergio Bustamante Brass Turtle

Sergio Bustamante Brass Turtle

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H 13 in W 18 in D 24 in

Sergio Bustamante Brass Turtle

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid 1970s brass and copper turtle sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Mario Lopez Torres Turtle Basket
Vintage Mario Lopez Torres Turtle Basket

Vintage Mario Lopez Torres Turtle Basket

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H 9.85 in W 21.26 in D 30.71 in

Vintage Mario Lopez Torres Turtle Basket

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional Turtle basket by the highly acclaimed Mexican artist and sculptor Mario Lopez Torres, the metal frame and chuspata woven design modelled as a large sea turtle with bra...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Lourdes Vallalba
Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Lourdes Vallalba

Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Lourdes Vallalba

By Mata Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz turtle vase by Lourdes Vallaba, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece has wonderful design and color and is in the shape of a turtle.

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Celia Ortega
Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Celia Ortega

Mata Ortiz Pottery Turtle Vase by Celia Ortega

By Mata Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand-turned polychrome Mata Ortiz geometric vase by Juana Ledezma Vecoz, circa 1980s. Mata Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery comes from the small village of Mata Ortiz loca...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps & Wicker Turtle
Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps & Wicker Turtle

Pair of Mario Torres Rooster Table Lamps & Wicker Turtle

By Mario Lopez Torres

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of whimsical Mario Torres Rooster table lamps constructed of a metal frame tightly wrapped in wicker or reed and wicker turtle.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Reed

Trompe L'oeil Painting by Pepe Mendoza
Trompe L'oeil Painting by Pepe Mendoza

Trompe L'oeil Painting by Pepe Mendoza

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H 51 in W 39 in D 1 in

Trompe L'oeil Painting by Pepe Mendoza

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Trompe L'oeil painting by Pepe Mendoza, Mexican, 20th century Still life turtle and shells Signed Mendoza lower right Oil on canvas 38" x 50" Proactive natural wood filet surround.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mexican Mid-Century Abalone and Brass Turtle Serving Bowls
Mexican Mid-Century Abalone and Brass Turtle Serving Bowls

Mexican Mid-Century Abalone and Brass Turtle Serving Bowls

By Los Castillo

Located in North Miami, FL

Rare and unusual Mid-Century Mexican-made turtles. Handcrafted brass bodies with brass inlaid mother-of-pearl "shells" that serve as lids.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Lifesized Ceramic Garden Turtles
Lifesized Ceramic Garden Turtles

Lifesized Ceramic Garden Turtles

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H 10 in W 22 in D 13 in

Lifesized Ceramic Garden Turtles

Located in San Miguel Allende, GTO

Mexico 1950's

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Garden Ornaments

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Turtle
Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Turtle

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Turtle

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H 10.5 in W 25 in D 17 in

Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Turtle

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed Sergio Bustamante Mixed Metal Turtle

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Sculptures

Silver Turtle Ring, size 65
Silver Turtle Ring, size 65

Silver Turtle Ring, size 65

By TANE MEXICO

Located in Mexico City, MX

The Turtle Ring from the Animals Collection by TANE is made in silver .925.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Eye-catching hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Design Attributed to Archimede Seguso for the Seguso Factory. Italy, 1950s. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette Edward Smith 1884 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Sterling silver vinaigrette, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1884, the cover, sides and base engraved with scrolled foliate decoration, parcel gilt interior and pierced and engraved gril...

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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box
1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Wooden Box, France, 1970s
Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

$514

H 4.34 in Dm 7.49 in

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative carved wooden box, France, 1970s. An elegant wooden box crafted in a traditional style with a striking faceted geometric design. Its domed lid is topped with a conical ha...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Mexican Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Mexican turtle for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and abalone, every Mexican turtle was constructed with great care. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage Mexican turtle now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Mexican turtle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Mexican turtle, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mario Lopez Torres, Sergio Bustamante and Mata Pottery each produced at least one beautiful Mexican turtle that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mexican Turtle?

Prices for a Mexican turtle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $4,900, while the average can fetch as much as $937.