Malachite Carving - Height: 7.5 cm - Width: 9.5 cm- 356 g
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A malachite elephant figure carved from the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a height of 7.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 4 cm, and a weight of 356 g.
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A symbol of happiness, a memory of Africa, green confined within a natural mineral.
This is a figurine of an elephant with a raised trunk, made from malachite sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and carved there.
The elephant has been carved with attention to detail. The trunk, tusks, ears and tail are clearly defined.
The figurine measures: height 7.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, and depth 4 cm. Weight is 356 grams.
High-quality polishing brings out the unique pattern of the natural stone.
This pattern consists of parallel, wavy layers in varying shades of green, which near the hind legs blend into concentric arrangements.
The stone has an intensely green color, with lighter patches around the elephant’s head. This saturated color is reflected in the very name “malachite.” It derives from the Greek word “malachē,” meaning malvaceae (mallow), and refers to the green of its leaves.
Malachite has a hardness of about 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale. It is therefore a relatively soft mineral, which makes carving easier. At the same time its brittleness means that crafting fine details requires precision and care.
A symbol of happiness, a memory of Africa, green confined within a natural mineral.
This is a figurine of an elephant with a raised trunk, made from malachite sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and carved there.
The elephant has been carved with attention to detail. The trunk, tusks, ears and tail are clearly defined.
The figurine measures: height 7.5 cm, width 9.5 cm, and depth 4 cm. Weight is 356 grams.
High-quality polishing brings out the unique pattern of the natural stone.
This pattern consists of parallel, wavy layers in varying shades of green, which near the hind legs blend into concentric arrangements.
The stone has an intensely green color, with lighter patches around the elephant’s head. This saturated color is reflected in the very name “malachite.” It derives from the Greek word “malachē,” meaning malvaceae (mallow), and refers to the green of its leaves.
Malachite has a hardness of about 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale. It is therefore a relatively soft mineral, which makes carving easier. At the same time its brittleness means that crafting fine details requires precision and care.
Details
Main mineral
Malachite
Mineral form
Carving
Supplement
Elephant
Weight
356 g
Country of origin
DR Congo
Height
7.5 cm
Width
9.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
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