The Great Turtle Necklace
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This piece is deeply inspired by Northern Michigan. The Petoskey Stone being Michigan's state rock. It is also enriched with symbolism. The story behind the meaning of the Petoskey Stone is ingrained into Michigan's local history and reflects the unique history of this state. The meaning of the Petoskey Stone originates as a Native American name, Pet-O-Sega, which translates to 'Sunbeams of Promise”, “Rising Sun”, or “Rays of Dawn”.
With the Petoskey Stone used as the turtle's shell it also tells the local legend of how Mackinac Island came to be. It goes as this, a wise, old turtle named Makinauk tells the other animals one day that the Great Spirit in the sky has told him it is time to create a new land. The creation is to be accomplished by putting a handful of the bottom of Lake Huron on the turtle's back. After several animals try, an unlikely candidate returns to the surface with the soil. Upon placing it on Makinauk's back, the turtle is transformed into a great island.
This piece is dripping in history and symbolism, a true treasure of the island! Handmade by Mackinac Island's silversmith, Frank Bloswick.
If you're interested in purchasing this piece, please contact us at [email protected]
With the Petoskey Stone used as the turtle's shell it also tells the local legend of how Mackinac Island came to be. It goes as this, a wise, old turtle named Makinauk tells the other animals one day that the Great Spirit in the sky has told him it is time to create a new land. The creation is to be accomplished by putting a handful of the bottom of Lake Huron on the turtle's back. After several animals try, an unlikely candidate returns to the surface with the soil. Upon placing it on Makinauk's back, the turtle is transformed into a great island.
This piece is dripping in history and symbolism, a true treasure of the island! Handmade by Mackinac Island's silversmith, Frank Bloswick.
If you're interested in purchasing this piece, please contact us at [email protected]