Nahimana the Malachite Buffalo

Hand carved Chrysocolla stone. Made from natural chrysocolla and granite that formed together. This buffalo is the perfect addition to your family. 

Frost the Chrysocolla Buffalo

The name comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE. It is usually found as rounded masses and crusts, or vein fillings. Chrysocolla is one of the lesser known gemstones, with traces of copper, iron and manganese oxide

Because of its light blue color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise. is often found in association with Malachite and Azurite. And occurs naturally in green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue, or brown. According to traditional beliefs, chrysocolla alleviates fear, guilt and nervous tension.

What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

3" long x 2 1/2" high x ½" wide

Frosted Earth Chrysocolla Buffalo Carving. This buffalo is the perfect addition to your family.

The name chrysocolla comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE.  Because of its light blue color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise.

According to traditional beliefs, chrysocolla alleviates fear, guilt and nervous tension.

The Buffalo signifies endurance to overcome and is an emotional courage provider to all. In the Lakota language Tatanka is translated to Buffalo or Buffalo Bull. However to Native Lakota speakers the literal translation is something more like "He who owns us". Hanyewi means Moon.

Size: Approximately 3"

Hand carved Sodalite natural stone. Looking as though paint has been scattered across the stone, yet it is all natural. This colorful buffalo carving will make a great addition to or start to  your collection.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Mapiya the Sodalite Buffalo carving 2 1/2" long x 2" high x ½" wide

Perfect malachite stone for holding and decorating. Polished smooth, showing off the lines and circles that Malachite is famous for. Forest of Green Malachite Specimen is 2”

The stone's name is from the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Malachite was used as a mineral pigment in green paints (found in the paintings of Egyptian tombs) eye shadows, and adornment. Malachite is  extensively mined at  King Solomon's Mines.  Russian czars used Malachite for ornaments and paneling for their castles, and intricate inlay work. 3.5 to 4 Moh’s hardness.

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This natural malachite specimen has concentric rings showing interesting patterns. Such specimens are highly sought after and very collectible.

Cut and polished for a great display specimen. 

Malachite was used as a mineral pigment in green paints from antiquity until about 1800. Often resulting from weathering of copper ores it’s often found together with azurite, goethite, and calcite. Malachite is extensively mined at the fabled King Solomon's Mines.  3.5 to 4 Moh’s hardness.

4 1/2" long x 4" wide 1 1/2" deep

Reminiscent of the pattern of Leopard spots within the pattern of the Malachite. This very unusual patterning is striking and intriguing.  This palm sized Malachite also has a bit of brighter Chrysocolla. The stone's name is from the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. It was used as a mineral pigment in green paints (Malachite pigment is found in the paintings of Egyptian tombs) eye shadows, and adornment. Malachite is  extensively mined at King Solomon's Mines.  Russian czars used Malachite for ornaments and paneling for their castles, and intricate inlay work. 3.5 to 4 Moh’s hardness.

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Leopards Spots Malachite 3” L x 2” W

Circling Around Malachite Specimen is a super example of what Malachite is known for - lots of intricate and undulating lines and circles. 

4” x 4” x 2” 

The stone's name is from the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Malachite was used as a mineral pigment in green paints (found in the paintings of Egyptian tombs) eye shadows, and adornment. Malachite is  extensively mined at  King Solomon's Mines.

Russian czars used Malachite for ornaments and paneling for their castles, and intricate inlay work. 3.5 to 4 Moh’s hardness.

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