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Antique Malachite Relief Sculpture of a Tribal Bust 20th Century

$227.11
£165
€193.05
CA$310.39
A$337.88
CHF 179.35
MX$4,065.45
NOK 2,272.58
SEK 2,082.33
DKK 1,441.66

About the Item

This is a beautiful antique malachite relief sculpture of a tribal head dating from the early 20th Century. Made from malachite the bust features beautifully carved facial features. Add an elegant touch to your home with this lovely sculpture. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 9 cm x Width 7 cm x Depth 3 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 3 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 1 inch Malachite is an opaque, green banded mineral. It is believed to be a strong protector of children. It protects the wearer from accidents and protects travellers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in relationships. Malachite is always green, usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used to protect children from witches and other dangers. Our reference: A4665d
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A4665d1stDibs: LU950646758782

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