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ALIENO - Obsidian head sculpture

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ALIENO - Obsidian head sculpture

£3,600.00

by Silvino Lopeztovar, México
ARTISAN: JUAN CARLOS DIMAS JUÁREZ (for Obsidian piece only)


MATERIAL: jet-black solid Obisidian (the companion piece in the third image is white resin)
SIZE: H: 22 x L: 17 x D: 14 cm // H: 8.66 x L: 6.69 x D: 5.51 in
WEIGHT: Obsidian piece: 8 kg / 17.63 lb // Resin piece: 4 kg / 8.8 lb

OBSIDIAN: edition of 10 + 2 AP (this piece is 6/10)

This is an impressive piece of pure and solid black Obsidian carved into this sculptural piece inspired by the emblematic Mexican skull or calavera.

Please note: The price is for the Obisidan piece only. For the resin, companion piece see main shop page.

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The Obsidian is a fascinating stone: it is a volcanic glass / stone with a hardness of 5 to 5,5. It has been used in ancient Mexico to make knives and mirrors. Looking into Obsidian mirrors showed the reflections of human faces. The Aztecs believed this was the god-like experience of looking into the past, present, and future. Obsidian bears powerful properties for strength, health, and wellbeing. It has potent energies, as it bears the elements of fire, water, and earth.

This Obisdian was harvested in the state of Hidalgo, a state north of Mexico City, rich for its Obsidian quarries and rich for many artisanal techniques. The artisans carving this delicate material are hugely skilled. It is very difficult and specific to carve Obsidian as it is nearly as fragile as glass.