VisualizationTribal Frog SVG, Pre-Columbian Frog Laser Cut File, Southwest Petroglyph Ornament DXF, Garden Lover Gift
A flat, top-down frog in the style of Andean pottery and rock carvings, with an arrow-shaped head, spiral joints and a dotted stripe along its back. It is cut as one piece measuring 90 × 74.2 mm (3.54 × 2.92 in). The 4 mm hole sits on the tip of a back foot, so the frog hangs diagonally as if leaping.
- Formats
- SVG, DXF
- Size
- 90 × 74 mm (3.54 × 2.92 in)
- Parts
- 1
- Hanging hole
- 4 mm
- Cut length
- 0.41 m
- Engraving area
- 11.5 cm²
- Material
- 3 mm plywood, MDF or acrylic
- Est. time, 10 W diode
- 3 min 16 s
- Est. time, 40 W CO2
- 1 min 12 s
- Est. time, 100 W CO2
- 45 s
- Per 300 × 400 mm sheet
- 15 pcs
- Per 600 × 400 mm sheet
- 30 pcs
- Layers
- CUT (red), ENGRAVE (black)
- License
- CC0 1.0: free for personal and commercial use
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How to make it
- 01Import the file at true size; the frog measures 90 by 74.2 mm, with the hanging hole on the upper back foot.
- 02Set the black lines to a fine scan engrave and the outline to cut. The engraving is light, so a moderate setting keeps the little dots crisp.
- 03Test on an offcut and check that each toe drops out separately; the narrow ends are the first to stay attached if power is low.
- 04Wipe off smoke residue, paint if you like, and thread a cord through the toe hole so the frog keeps its leaping angle.
Symbols instead of skin
Frogs were a rain and fertility sign for many pre-Columbian peoples, and this one is drawn as a symbol rather than a real animal. The head is a sharp arrow with two round dot eyes. Small spirals curl out at the shoulders and hips, a pale band studded with dots runs down the spine, and wavy dark shapes fill the flanks. Each leg bends outward at a hard angle and ends in three or four splayed toes. Because the engraving is mostly lines and small patches, the frog stays light and the pattern looks almost like a carved stone.
Splayed toes and a leaping hang
The toes are the part to watch: each one is a narrow finger of wood, and the cut wraps every one of them. Birch plywood keeps them intact far better than MDF, which can crumble at such narrow ends. With the hole on the tip of the upper back foot, the ornament tilts when hung and the body seems to jump forward. Light engraving keeps the run short: think 3 min 16 s on a 10 W diode, while 40 W and 100 W CO2 lasers need about 1 min 12 s and 45 s (estimated, 3 mm plywood).
Who it is for
- Gardeners: glue it to a stake and push it into a plant pot or a greenhouse bed.
- Southwest and desert decor shops, next to lizard and sun motifs.
- Frog collectors, who tend to buy every new frog they find.
- Kids' nature or history classes: paint the flanks green and the back band yellow, then talk about rock art.
Questions about this file
Is this frog a real species?
No. It is a stylised frog based on ancient Andean art, so it shows symbols like spirals and a dotted spine instead of realistic skin. That is why it suits folk, boho and Southwest decor more than a nature-guide look.
Why does the frog hang at an angle?
The hole is on the tip of a back foot, so gravity tilts the body into a diagonal, leaping pose. That is intentional. If you need it level, mount it on a stick or a magnet instead of hanging it.
Can I use it as a fridge magnet or a plant stake?
Yes. Glue a round magnet under the body or a thin dowel along the back. The flat body gives plenty of gluing surface, and the toes stay free.
How many frogs fit on one sheet?
Fifteen fit on a 300 × 400 mm board and thirty on a 600 × 400 mm board with a plain layout. The legs leave empty corners, so nesting software that rotates parts can often squeeze in more.
What colours suit a painted version?
Earth tones match the source art best: terracotta, ochre, black and cream. For a garden or kids' version, bright green with a yellow back band reads well from a distance.
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