Animal Carving
5.9" Sodalite Hand Carved Crystal Snake
$262.65 USD
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A snake cut from a single block of sodalite, 5.9 inches, 1366 g.
Sodalite is a deep blue feldspathoid, threaded with white calcite that entered along fractures as the rock formed. The blue runs through the body of the stone rather than sitting on it, so a chip would show the same tone underneath.
Animal subjects are judged on stance before detail. The weight has to sit right in the legs and shoulders, because a stone animal that looks unbalanced stays looking wrong no matter how fine the surface work is.
Item ID 4100157
Material 100% natural sodalite
Size 5.9 × 5.1 × 2.2 in (150 × 131 × 56 mm)
Weight 1366 g
Materials & care
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from harsh cleaning products, prolonged direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes. Handle delicate points and carved details with care.
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