This tortoise figure, made by the Gunsur Malias tribe, illustrates tribal metal artistry, which is nature and tradition inspired. It is made of brass using lost-wax technique; the sculpture represents the artisan's dexterous hand capable of rendering a mundane creature into a culture-rich and eye-catching form. It is this technique that allows tribal communities to detail their objects according to technique traditions through generations, producing a very unique individual piece. A long and slender neck characterizes the tortoise, alongside this stylization that gives it an elegant, inquiring effect. Its rounded body perches on short, stout legs, contributing to its overall stable appearance. Adorned in rhomboid designs and in a language in keeping with Gunsur Malias art, they are perhaps symbols of nature for continuity and tribal symbolisms.The tortoise, like other animals, is a common representation of longevity, patience, and stability with which most indigenous people identify because of their cyclical view of life. Its simple structure is supposed to project the essence of the animal while reflecting the connection of the tribe to its environment. The Gunsur Malias are celebrated for their exceptional metal craft and perpetuate the ancient tradition, believing that every piece talks about the cultural identity and ancestral memory. This represents the two facets of their art: decorative and symbolic, and it is, as such, considered an important testimony to the lasting art legacy.