Tiger's-Eye Free-Form Sculpture. South Africa. ...

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Tiger's-Eye Free-Form Sculpture
South Africa

This captivating free-form has been sculpted out of a single piece of enormous Tiger's-Eye. Hailing from South Africa, this attractive and hypnotic lapidary item features meandering bands of colorful minerals which were laid down some 2.7 billion years ago. The 360-degree sculpture has an undulating form and displays striking, chatoyant gold bands surrounded by contrasting sections of red Hematite, shimmery metallic black Magnetite, and yellow Goethite. This highly artistic specimen is highly dynamic, has an excellent finish, and is in pristine condition overall.
Measurements: 10.24 x 6.69 x 3.54 inches (26.00 x 17.00 x 9.00 cm)

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