'Kiwiana'

Kiwiana - a definition (wikipedia)

Items of kiwiana are generally those which are either unique to or particularly common to New Zealand, particularly from the early and mid twentieth century. Although the term is sometimes used to describe any and all New Zealand icons, it is more commonly used to describe pop culture items such as toys or branded foods. A few more serious national icons have become kiwiana through heavy use in advertising and the souvenir industry. These include the kiwi and the hei-tiki. Kiwiana is generally seen as a form of kitsch.

These photos are of a few items that adorn the walls of our 'bach' (pronounced 'batch' - a beach house or holiday house).

They have a more Pacific Island theme perhaps than a NZ one as turtles are not generally found in our waters.

I made the large mosiac turtle - a little amateurish, one of my first attempts at mosiacs. But he looks good on the wall!