Crinoid Fossil Sculpture – Handcrafted Natural Art Piece with Ammonite and fossil marine deposits- 20631.49 g

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This hand-crafted, polished crinoid fossil sculpture with an integrated ammonite is from Indonesia and weighs 20,631.49 g.

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This exceptional crinoid fossil sculpture combines artistic craftsmanship with millions of years of Earth history. The elegant, sweeping form is shaped by countless fossil crinoids (sea lilies), marine inclusions, and an impressively integrated ammonite shell. Various shades of brown, cream, gray, and anthracite, along with the detailed fossil structures, give this monumental sculpture a distinctive and vibrant appearance.

Particularly fascinating are the numerous visibly preserved fossils distributed across the entire sculpture, telling of a long-vanished underwater world. The high-gloss polished surface strikingly highlights the fine fossil drawings, natural patterns, and mineral contrasts. The artfully embedded ammonite serves as a special focal point and makes each specimen a unique one-of-a-kind piece.

Crinoids are fossil remains of ancient sea lilies that inhabited the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago. Together with the ammonite, they form an extraordinary collectible that unites the beauty and history of nature in an artistic sculpture. In lithotherapy, fossil rocks are often associated with grounding, endurance, inner calm, and a connection to the past.

Whether as an exclusive collectible, luxurious decoration, or an impressive eye-catcher for living spaces, clinics, or business premises, this handcrafted crinoid fossil sculpture with integrated ammonite captivates with its extraordinary form, detailed fossils, and striking presence as a unique natural work of art.

Stone: Natural Crinoid Sculpture
Weight: 20631,49g
Size: 570x480x200mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

Quartz enhances spiritual growth, spirituality, awareness, and wisdom. It increases inspiration and creativity. It can also help with concentration, studying, and retaining what one learns. Quartz is a stone of harmony and is helpful in romantic relationships.

The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colours might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source.

Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that conducts final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; therefore these shipping costs arise. Sale is only as is and photos or pictures (regardless of lighting conditions). No warranty, guaranty, material defect liability, or returns, etc. ... no obligation. The buyer bears all applicable import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; savings on pickup costs. In some of the images the stone has been backlit to show the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and smartphone may display colors with different quality.

This exceptional crinoid fossil sculpture combines artistic craftsmanship with millions of years of Earth history. The elegant, sweeping form is shaped by countless fossil crinoids (sea lilies), marine inclusions, and an impressively integrated ammonite shell. Various shades of brown, cream, gray, and anthracite, along with the detailed fossil structures, give this monumental sculpture a distinctive and vibrant appearance.

Particularly fascinating are the numerous visibly preserved fossils distributed across the entire sculpture, telling of a long-vanished underwater world. The high-gloss polished surface strikingly highlights the fine fossil drawings, natural patterns, and mineral contrasts. The artfully embedded ammonite serves as a special focal point and makes each specimen a unique one-of-a-kind piece.

Crinoids are fossil remains of ancient sea lilies that inhabited the oceans hundreds of millions of years ago. Together with the ammonite, they form an extraordinary collectible that unites the beauty and history of nature in an artistic sculpture. In lithotherapy, fossil rocks are often associated with grounding, endurance, inner calm, and a connection to the past.

Whether as an exclusive collectible, luxurious decoration, or an impressive eye-catcher for living spaces, clinics, or business premises, this handcrafted crinoid fossil sculpture with integrated ammonite captivates with its extraordinary form, detailed fossils, and striking presence as a unique natural work of art.

Stone: Natural Crinoid Sculpture
Weight: 20631,49g
Size: 570x480x200mm
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

Quartz enhances spiritual growth, spirituality, awareness, and wisdom. It increases inspiration and creativity. It can also help with concentration, studying, and retaining what one learns. Quartz is a stone of harmony and is helpful in romantic relationships.

The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colours might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source.

Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that conducts final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; therefore these shipping costs arise. Sale is only as is and photos or pictures (regardless of lighting conditions). No warranty, guaranty, material defect liability, or returns, etc. ... no obligation. The buyer bears all applicable import and export costs, duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; savings on pickup costs. In some of the images the stone has been backlit to show the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And there may be color deviations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and smartphone may display colors with different quality.

Details

Main mineral
Crinoid Fossil Sculpture – Handcrafted Natural Art Piece with Ammonite
Mineral form
and fossil marine deposits
Weight
20631.49 g
Country of origin
Indonesia
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Objects sold
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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.

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