Stone Carving
 8SE08694a 12mm Semi Precious Stone Carved Square Beads 155 US $11.50 
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 NATURAL SEMI PRECIOUS STONE BIRD CARVING STATUE US $80.00
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 5195 ct US $176.00
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 105ct Australian carved free form Opal solid stone TS2 US $98.00
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 329 ct US $159.00
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 43ct Australian carved free form black Opal solid stone TS6 US $98.00
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 Natural Nephrite Green Jade Carvings Stones gemstones parcel US $39.99
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 $480❧ NATURAL MOTHER OF PEARL BLUE LAPIS SWIRL AAA HAND CARVED STONES ❧ US $225.00
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 Jade Hand Carved Leaf Loose Stone 2 Lot Gemstone US $19.99
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 Lapis Stone Carving Round 20mm Sun Face 1 pc lot US $6.00
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 pretty carved horse picasso jasper pendant bead stone i0133 US $3.99
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 Picasso Stone Carved Butterfly Pendant CP2120 US $24.99
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 Multi Color Agate Carved Mountain Man Stone Pendant CP2175 US $18.99
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 110mm MONSTER BLUE SPONGE CORAL FOSSIL STONE BALL CARVE US $84.25
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 Gorgeous Peachblow Stone Gem Carved Butterfly Pendant US $4.99
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 MALACHITE LOOSE STONES Green Carving Mineral Rock Artist Sculptor Africa Mined US $160.00
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 8SE06027a 12x40MM Semi Precious Stone Carved Flower US $11.00
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 83mm Full Shine Black Mica Include CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL STONE POINT CARVE US $42.10
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 Multi Color Agate Carved Flower Stone Pendant CP2097 US $21.99
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 Multi Color Agate Carved Mountain Man Stone Pendant CP2196 US $18.99
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 carved eagle aventurine pendant bead stone a9530 US $3.99
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 Afghanistan Lapis Stone Carving Sun Face convex shape 2 pcs lot US $9.00
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 Afghanistan Lapis Stone Carving Sun Face concave shape 2 pieces lot US $8.00
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 Plume Agare Carved Dragon Headed Cameo Stone Pendant CP2143 US $24.99
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 13x18MM NATURAL PICASSO JASPER STONE CARVED OVAL BEAD US $5.93
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 ❧ NATURAL HEMATITE BLACK ONYX LAPIS 4080CT HAND CARVED LOOSE STONE ❧ US $225.00
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 Lapis Stone Carving Round 20 mm Sun Face 2 pieces lot US $11.00
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 Zebra Agate Carved Flower Stone Pendant CP2148 US $15.99
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 Thulite Carved Flowers Stone Pendant CP2192 US $28.99
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 Loose Red Jade Carved Oval Stone 13 1 2x18mm Heigh 4 1 4 mm Jewelry Ring US $87.99
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 Afghanistan Lapis Stone Carving Sun Face concave shape 1 piece lot US $4.50
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 SD2810 12mm Semi Precious Stone Carved Square Beads 155 US $11.40
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 Peruvian Opal Carved Flamingo Stone Pendant CP2166 US $25.99
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 Tiffany Stone Hand Carved Lizard Pendant CP2091 US $32.99
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 Indian Agate Carved Horse Stone Pendant CP2925 US $17.99
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 Afghanistan Lapis Stone Carving Sun Face 1 pc lot US $5.00
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 Golden Sand Stone Carved Pig Cabochon CAB Q164787 US $3.80
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 Afghanistan Lapis Stone Carving Sun Face concave shape 3 pieces lot US $11.00
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 Lapis Stone Carving Round 20 mm Sun Face 3 pieces lot US $15.00
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 108ct Valuable Utah Tiffany Stone Bear Carving SPECIAL US $29.99
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 43mm Bridge CLEAR QUARTZ CRYSTAL STONE POINT CARVING WAND Ultimate Spiritual US $21.56
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 5055 ct US $196.00
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 Pale Pink PERUVIAN OPAL Art Carving Gem Stone FOCAL BEAD Pendant 5385 ct US $156.00
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 580 cts Natural Rubylite Tourmaline Hand Made Carving loose gem stone rare US $125.00
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 524 ct US $178.00
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 Genuine Baltic AMBER Gem Stone Carving Focal BEAD PENDANT 4325 ct US $159.00
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 376 ct US $158.00
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 Caribbean Blue LARIMAR Art Carving Natural Gem Stone Focal Bead Pendant 313 ct US $156.00
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Does anyone need some New Mexico Alabaster rough for stone carving?
I have all this Alabaster that I need to find a good home for... Cheap...
I have Gray's, Pinks, White and Honey Tan.
Check out some pictures at
www.newmexicoalabaster.net
I would love some but it would be far too expensive to ship. I live in Washington D.C.
Why don't you post an ad in the TAOS and SANTA FE Craigslist? I bet you could find someone who would really appreciate some Alabaster.
When I had to give away my beloved chickens I used Craigslist...that very next morning they were in a great, new home. It works.
Nature of stone sculpture
Stone produces lasting quality artwork and has been used by the Shona people for hundreds of years. Some discoveries date back to 1200 AD. Stone is an extremely demanding material to work with, and harder stones produce exceptional work.
Although the Stone Sculptures are fundamentally influenced by the artists’ cultural and spiritual beliefs, the sculptures themselves are not specifically used for either ritualistic or ceremonial purposes. The stone sculpture has no functional purpose and is purely decorative. The sculptures have a commanding visual presence, even when they are of a relatively small size.
Simply put, the stone carvings can be broadly categorised into three types: Abstract, Animals and People.
Abstracts
The Abstracts are contemporary interpretations of objects, animals or people that form part of the artist’ everyday life, including strong spiritual influences.
These abstract styles represent the real cultural expressions of the Shona as a people, at the same time as the importance of love, children and family is also a strong influencing theme.
In Shona culture, life closely revolves around deep family relationships. Everyone shares with one another and peace is found through the love of all.
“Ukama” – Togetherness - offers a symbolic reminder that the simple love of a parent for a child, or neighbour to neighbour, can be a powerful adhesive that holds entire cultures together.
Whatever the nature of the abstract carving, all are highly emotive and make an immediate visual impact.
People - Real life
This category is more modern and represents a different approach from the abstract tradition. These “real life” carvings capture people and their features and expressions with amazing detail and accuracy.
Animals – Real Life
Animals are popular inspirations for carving. Southern Africa has a wide diversity of wildlife and presenting an obvious choice for all artists.
Only the truly exceptional artist has the ability to capture these creatures in all their glory and in the finest details of life.
About the Author
Batanai Artworks is a Gallery of exceptional African art from Southern Africa. We provide the highest quality stone sculpture crafted by master sculptors - artwork with investment value.
www.batanai.co.za