Hand-Carved Gemstone Swallow

Description:

Part of a premium private collection of gemstone animal carvings being sold ahead of an international relocation. This piece features an exquisitely detailed, hand-carved songbird resembling a Barn Swallow or Bluebird.

Gemstone Details:

The Bird: Meticulously hand-carved from solid, rich blue Sodalite showing beautiful natural mineral variance. It features an inlaid golden-amber stone throat patch, a snow-white quartz underbelly, finely etched wing and tail feathers, and realistic silver-toned cast metal feet.

The Base: A spectacular natural mineral specimen featuring a raw, crystalline chunk of jet-black Tourmaline (Schorl) embedded in a glassy white Quartz matrix. The entire specimen is permanently anchored to a polished black stone display plinth.

Condition:
Mint cabinet display condition. No chips, cracks, or damage to the fine stone carving lines or the mineral base.

A magnificent, high-vibrancy display piece that appeals equally to bird lovers, ornithologists, and crystal/mineral collectors.