The Story Behind the Sea Turtle Aumakua Vessel 

According to ancient Hawaiian legend, an Aumakua is a protective guardian spirit that manifests itself in the shape of an animal. The appearance of an Aumakua was believed to be a good omen for a family and brought with it specific strengths and guidance. The sea turtle often represented wisdom, happiness and long life. If a turtle enters your home, it brings with it the deep wisdom of the ocean and the gifts of relaxation and longevity.

Our Raku Aumakua Vessel features the spirit of the Sea Turtle, beautifully displayed atop its' lid. The lidded vessel displays a fantastic glow of warm colors - glimmering shades of burnt orange, copper, blue, and maroon. Each piece is hand-thrown in clay, placed in an outdoor kiln and fired to over 2000-degrees. While molten hot, the vessel is placed in a pit with banana leaves and wood shavings that burst into flames. This intense, immediate reaction creates the one-of-a-kind variation on each vessel. Handcrafted in California and signed by the artist.