Exclusive hippopotamus carved from malachite – Artful...

Exclusive Malachite Hippo – artful nature in green elegance This exceptional hippo was masterfully crafted from precious malachite, a stone that for centuries has been valued for its deep green color and distinctive banding. Every line, every shading in this artwork tells the story of millions of years of Earth's history and makes each figure a unmistakable unique piece. The malachite, with its hypnotic swirls and vibrant color gradations, gives the hippo a special expressiveness: at times powerful and wild, at other times gentle and harmonious. This combination of natural beauty and artisanal craftsmanship impressively showcases the creature's grace. In many cultures malachite is revered as a protective stone symbolizing luck, transformation and healing. The hippo, in turn, stands for strength, inner calm and earth connection. In this sculpture, both meanings fuse into a harmonious unity that is not only a decorative highlight but also carries spiritual depth and symbolic power. Whether as a collector's piece, a spiritual companion, or a noble decoration – this malachite hippo is an impressive work of nature art and a true eye-catcher of unique elegance. Stone: Old Malachite Carving Weight: 855,86g Size: 130x80x35mm Age: 1903+ Origin: DR Congo Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packing and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. Also see our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs saved.. In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone. For some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color variations etc., as every computer, monitor and mobile device may show colors with different qualities. The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given : It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

Estimación:€300

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