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Polished Malachite eyes
- Katanga Copper Crescent, Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Cabinet, 12.8 x 6.8 x 2.3 cm
- Start Time: 05/03/2012 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/10/2012 6:30:49 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A dramatic and very sculptural large crust of polished malachite eyes from one of the famous copper mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This very artistic and colorful piece has beautiful form and striking concentric color bands forming the numerous "eyes". The polished sides reveal the classic banding of the malachite. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base valued at $150, for free.