Malachite (polished)

Kolwezi area, Democratic Republic of Congo
Large Cabinet, 30.3 x 18.4 x 6.0 cm
Start Time: 05/24/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/07/2016 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This huge, polished malachite features multi-hued green swirls of frozen stalactites with concentric, fortification like rings. The largest circular patterns reach 3.5 cm across. This is a really good quality example of this classic African lapidary material, used for decor and carvings. It weighs 12 pounds.

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