Sacred Lingam in Dendritic Opal Opale dendritico - Height: 130 mm - Width: 68 mm- 740 g - (1)

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Shiva Lingam in opale dendritico from Madagascar, a single meteorite sculpture in opal dendritic form with a weight of 740 g and dimensions 130 x 68 x 68 mm.

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Shiva Lingam in Madagascar dendritic opal — a rare example of how nature can transform minerals into true abstract paintings. The stone shows a dynamic interweaving of dark dendritic veins, resembling fossilized branches and ferns, standing out against a milky background animated by vibrant yellow-orange brushstrokes. The effect is like a fiery landscape that recalls petrified sunsets and volcanic vistas immortalized in the mineral. Dendritic opal forms from the deposition of hydrated silica in rock cavities, where infiltrations of manganese and metallic oxides give rise to the characteristic branched inclusions. Each specimen is irreplaceable: in this Lingam the warm tones merge with the dendritic textures, creating a composition that seems hand-painted. The Lingam, an ancestral symbol of Hinduism, represents the cosmic union between Shiva and Shakti, embodying creative energy, balance, and continuity. In its oval and slender shape, it concentrates the harmony of the whole, becoming a tool for meditation and an object of sacredness. Dendritic opal is considered a stone that fosters inner growth and connection with natural cycles, helping to develop stability and awareness. This Lingam, with its ardent and branching veining, thus becomes a bridge between geology and spirituality, between natural aesthetics and sacred symbolism. A piece that unites the power of the Earth, the artistry of time, and spiritual meaning in a unique object, ideal both as a meditation item and as a precious collectible work.

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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Shiva Lingam in Madagascar dendritic opal — a rare example of how nature can transform minerals into true abstract paintings. The stone shows a dynamic interweaving of dark dendritic veins, resembling fossilized branches and ferns, standing out against a milky background animated by vibrant yellow-orange brushstrokes. The effect is like a fiery landscape that recalls petrified sunsets and volcanic vistas immortalized in the mineral. Dendritic opal forms from the deposition of hydrated silica in rock cavities, where infiltrations of manganese and metallic oxides give rise to the characteristic branched inclusions. Each specimen is irreplaceable: in this Lingam the warm tones merge with the dendritic textures, creating a composition that seems hand-painted. The Lingam, an ancestral symbol of Hinduism, represents the cosmic union between Shiva and Shakti, embodying creative energy, balance, and continuity. In its oval and slender shape, it concentrates the harmony of the whole, becoming a tool for meditation and an object of sacredness. Dendritic opal is considered a stone that fosters inner growth and connection with natural cycles, helping to develop stability and awareness. This Lingam, with its ardent and branching veining, thus becomes a bridge between geology and spirituality, between natural aesthetics and sacred symbolism. A piece that unites the power of the Earth, the artistry of time, and spiritual meaning in a unique object, ideal both as a meditation item and as a precious collectible work.

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
Sacred Lingam in Dendritic Opal
Mineral form
Opale dendritico
Supplement
Shiva Lingam in opale dendritico del Madagascar
Weight
740 g
Country of origin
Madagascar
Height
130 mm
Width
68 mm
Depth
68 mm
ItalyVerified
14174
Objects sold
98.44%
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