Amethyst Carving - Height: 10 cm - Width: 8.5 cm- 400 g - (1)
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Amethyst hand-carved face sculpture from Brazil, weighing 400 g and measuring 10 cm high by 8 cm wide by 8.5 cm deep, suitable for desktop display.
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Protective Amethyst Crystal Guardian Face Sculpture (400g) - Lapidary Art
Amethyst Crystal Carving - Protective Household Guardian Profile
Material/Mineral: Natural Amethyst (Purple Quartz variety)
Object Type: Hand-carved sculpture / Stylized face profile
Origin (Material): Likely Brazil or Uruguay
Weight: 400 grams
Dimensions: 10 cm × 8 cm × 8.5 cm
Size Category: Desktop Display / Small Cabinet Item
Offered is a highly unique and artistic hand-carved sculpture fashioned from a single, solid block of deep purple amethyst.
The front of this 400-gram specimen features a stylized human face profile, expertly carved to take advantage of the mineral’s natural transparency, internal color zoning, and rich violet palette. The back and top sections of the piece are left unworked, preserving the raw crystalline structure, conchoidal fractures, and natural look of the original amethyst rough. This piece bridges the gap beautifully between natural mineral collecting and unique lapidary art.
Symbolism & Historical Lore:
Throughout history, amethyst has been deeply revered as a premier stone of spiritual protection and mental clarity. Originating from the ancient Greek word amethystos, historical cultures carried amethyst as a powerful protective talisman to ward off negative energies, balance the environment, and protect the home from harmful influences. This hand-carved face blends the raw, protective beauty of natural amethyst with the timeless concept of a protective household guardian figure. It makes for an eye-catching desktop display, cabinet addition, or symbolic home protector.
Offered with no reserve price!
Protective Amethyst Crystal Guardian Face Sculpture (400g) - Lapidary Art
Amethyst Crystal Carving - Protective Household Guardian Profile
Material/Mineral: Natural Amethyst (Purple Quartz variety)
Object Type: Hand-carved sculpture / Stylized face profile
Origin (Material): Likely Brazil or Uruguay
Weight: 400 grams
Dimensions: 10 cm × 8 cm × 8.5 cm
Size Category: Desktop Display / Small Cabinet Item
Offered is a highly unique and artistic hand-carved sculpture fashioned from a single, solid block of deep purple amethyst.
The front of this 400-gram specimen features a stylized human face profile, expertly carved to take advantage of the mineral’s natural transparency, internal color zoning, and rich violet palette. The back and top sections of the piece are left unworked, preserving the raw crystalline structure, conchoidal fractures, and natural look of the original amethyst rough. This piece bridges the gap beautifully between natural mineral collecting and unique lapidary art.
Symbolism & Historical Lore:
Throughout history, amethyst has been deeply revered as a premier stone of spiritual protection and mental clarity. Originating from the ancient Greek word amethystos, historical cultures carried amethyst as a powerful protective talisman to ward off negative energies, balance the environment, and protect the home from harmful influences. This hand-carved face blends the raw, protective beauty of natural amethyst with the timeless concept of a protective household guardian figure. It makes for an eye-catching desktop display, cabinet addition, or symbolic home protector.
Offered with no reserve price!
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Amethyst
Mineral form
Carving
Weight
400 g
Origin (region/city)
Brazil
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
10 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
