Interesting lot consisting in a mortar and pestle carved from an high quality black Obsidian Origin: Mexico Size: 8.8 X 8.7 X 8.5 Cm. Weight: 713 Gm. Disclaimer about the healing properties stated above: It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. Catawiki and we 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. BLACK OBSIDIAN KEYWORDS - Purification - Transformation - Fulfilment - Metamorphoses - Manifestation - Practicality - Psychic ability OBSIDIAN Obsidian is a strongly protective stone that forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension and it’s an excellent rescue remedy for shock, traumas and emotional blockages and may be placed at the feet for anchoring during times of turmoil. Considered a very personal stone of protection, Obsidian is generally bought, kept and worn by one person only. It is a marvelous talisman to shield gentle souls and those who are highly sensitive. BLACK OBSIDIAN Black Obsidian is a very powerful, creative and teacher stone. It is the most powerful of the Obsidians, it works quickly and can expose darkened areas of the subconscious to force one to face one’s true self. It assists in examining unresolved issues and harmful attitudes inhibiting one’s personal and spiritual growth as it rushes negative emotions and difficult truths to the surface to be experienced and released