Serpentine & Pyrite Cobra Sculpture Guardian of Earth and Metal - Height: 105 mm - Width: 55 mm- 225 g - (1)

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Specimen: handmade cobra sculpture carved from natural Peruvian serpentine with pyrite inclusions; main mineral Serpentine & Pyrite; mineral form Guardian of Earth and Metal; dimensions 105 × 55 × 46 mm; weight 225 g; country of origin Peru.

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This sculpture depicts an upright cobra, carved entirely from a block of natural Peruvian serpentine, a stone distinguished by olive-yellow tones crossed by irregular dark veining. The artisanal workmanship highlights the hood folds, the tension of the coiled body, and the vigilant expression of the serpent, creating a dynamic piece rich in presence. The surface is embellished with crystalline pyrite inclusions, visible as irregular metallic reflections. These natural inserts, typical of some Peruvian deposits, add brightness and character, creating a fascinating contrast with the warm hue of the serpentine. The incised geometric scales at the base imitate the texture of the skin, while the eyes in dark stone give a touch of intense realism. In symbolic tradition, the cobra represents protection, transformation, and intuitive strength. Serpentine, ancient and always appreciated, is associated with earth energy and rootedness. Pyrite, with its metallic appearance, adds an element of structure and solidity. The result is a decorative object with a powerful, natural aesthetic, ideal for mineral sculpture collectors, for lovers of zoomorphic sculptures, and for those seeking a piece capable of telling the spontaneous beauty of the stone.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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This sculpture depicts an upright cobra, carved entirely from a block of natural Peruvian serpentine, a stone distinguished by olive-yellow tones crossed by irregular dark veining. The artisanal workmanship highlights the hood folds, the tension of the coiled body, and the vigilant expression of the serpent, creating a dynamic piece rich in presence. The surface is embellished with crystalline pyrite inclusions, visible as irregular metallic reflections. These natural inserts, typical of some Peruvian deposits, add brightness and character, creating a fascinating contrast with the warm hue of the serpentine. The incised geometric scales at the base imitate the texture of the skin, while the eyes in dark stone give a touch of intense realism. In symbolic tradition, the cobra represents protection, transformation, and intuitive strength. Serpentine, ancient and always appreciated, is associated with earth energy and rootedness. Pyrite, with its metallic appearance, adds an element of structure and solidity. The result is a decorative object with a powerful, natural aesthetic, ideal for mineral sculpture collectors, for lovers of zoomorphic sculptures, and for those seeking a piece capable of telling the spontaneous beauty of the stone.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Serpentine & Pyrite Cobra Sculpture
Mineral form
Guardian of Earth and Metal
Supplement
Natural Serpentine from Peru
Weight
225 g
Country of origin
Peru
Height
105 mm
Width
55 mm
Depth
46 mm
ItalyVerified
14138
Objects sold
98.46%
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