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Product Description
TURTLE GARDEN STATUE
Two and a Half Feet, Nose to Tail
Twenty nine and a half inches long, which is close to life size for a giant tortoise and considerably larger than the figurines this category usually offers.
The posture is resting rather than walking. Legs folded under, head low and forward, shell settled on the ground. It looks like something that has been in that spot for a while and is in no hurry to move.
Dark gray throughout with the shell segments cut deep enough to hold shadow. No paint, no color, no glossy finish. It reads as stone rather than as a garden ornament.
29.5 in.Length
11.8 in.Height
ConcreteDark Gray
RestingLow Posture
What Makes This Piece Different
- Length rather than height, which is unusual and useful. Almost every garden statue is vertical, which means it stands in front of things. A piece that is two and a half feet long and under a foot high sits along a path edge, at the front of a border, or beside a step without blocking anything behind it. If you have wanted a substantial statue but nowhere tall to put one, this is the shape that solves it.
- Life size for the species. At 29.5 inches this is close to a real giant tortoise rather than a scaled down figurine. The difference is immediately obvious next to the small ornaments this category usually offers.
- A resting posture, not a walking one. Legs folded, head low, shell on the ground. It reads as settled rather than as posed, which is what keeps it from looking like a display piece.
- Dark gray concrete, no paint. Shell segments cut deep enough to hold shadow, with no color and no gloss. It ages into a garden rather than sitting on top of it.
Where to put it
Along a path edge, at the front of a border, beside a step, under planting. The low profile means it can sit in front of things rather than needing to be behind them. It works particularly well half tucked into foliage, where the shell shows and the rest is discovered.
Quick Specifications
| Design | Resting giant tortoise, life size for species |
|---|---|
| Material | Concrete |
| Finish | Dark gray, sealed |
| Dimensions | 29.5 in. long, 15.7 in. wide, 11.8 in. high |
| Assembly | One piece, no assembly |
| Use | Outdoor year round |
Setup, Care, and Warranty
Placement
One piece, nothing to assemble. Set it on level solid ground or bed it slightly into soil or gravel so it sits naturally rather than perching.
Keeping the shell sharp
The segment lines hold debris, particularly under trees. A soft brush every few weeks keeps the shadows reading and the shell pattern clear.
Winter
Sealed concrete handles freeze and thaw well when it is not sitting in water. Check that the ground under it drains rather than holding a puddle through winter.
Weathering
Moss and lichen on a dark gray shell look right rather than wrong. If you prefer it clean, a brush in spring is enough.
3-year warranty
This product includes a 3-year warranty against cracking. Coverage, claim requirements and required documents are subject to the warranty policy that applies at the time of purchase. Keep your order confirmation and contact customer support with your order details if service is needed.
Questions Before You Choose
How does it compare to the smaller tortoise?
This one is 29.5 inches long, dark gray, and a giant tortoise resting flat. The smaller piece is 16 inches, painted in greens and yellows, and a land tortoise with its head raised. Different species, different size, different feel.
Is it heavy to move?
It is substantial concrete at this size. Position it where you want it and expect it to stay there, which is the point of the material.
Where does it look best?
Low and half tucked into planting, along a path edge or at the front of a border. The shell showing above foliage reads better than the whole thing on bare paving.
Is it painted?
No. Dark gray concrete throughout with the shell segments carved deep. It is meant to read as stone rather than as a colored ornament.