Polished Verdite Pumpkin Carving x 1 From Zimbabwe

R 518.00 ZAR R 740.00 ZAR
  • Polished Verdite Pumpkin Carving x 1 From Zimbabwe - TopRock

Polished Verdite Pumpkin Carving x 1 From Zimbabwe

R 518.00 ZAR R 740.00 ZAR

PRODUCT INFORMATION


General Description

Verdite is a light to dark green Serpentine-like mineral dating back 3500 million years ago. This beautiful green stone of Africa is also known as Budstone or African Jade. Verdite is the term used for a Fuchsite based rock discovered in South Africa. It is related with Serpentine from the eastern part of Zimbabwe and South Africa. The material has been given various common names over the past few decades and has been commonly used in Zimbabwe Shona carvings for many decades. The colours of the green are variable across pieces, with often swirling or banded complex patterns due to the colour intensity changes across pieces. Fairly soft and simple to carve. Price is grade dependant. Items are as shown.

Zimbabwe has a long history of stone carving traditions dating back many centuries. In most recent decades this unique craft moved towards focusing on animals, and other items suitable for the tourism market in the region. Only a handful of more modern contemporary works of art are found generally outside of the country. Unfortunately, due to the extensive economic hardships the region has faced over the past two decades due to bad governance, the stone working and carving skills are not being transferred to the younger generations. Carving or "Art" as a form of income is not well perceived by the younger generations.


Product Data

Locality = Zimbabwe
Grade = Good Grade
Size = 130 x 128 mm | 5.1 - 5 inch
Net Weight = 3.2 Kg | 7 Lbs
Product Type = Decor Item

Weight = 3.19 kg

SKU = S105509PUM

Currently 1 in stock.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION


General Description

Verdite is a light to dark green Serpentine-like mineral dating back 3500 million years ago. This beautiful green stone of Africa is also known as Budstone or African Jade. Verdite is the term used for a Fuchsite based rock discovered in South Africa. It is related with Serpentine from the eastern part of Zimbabwe and South Africa. The material has been given various common names over the past few decades and has been commonly used in Zimbabwe Shona carvings for many decades. The colours of the green are variable across pieces, with often swirling or banded complex patterns due to the colour intensity changes across pieces. Fairly soft and simple to carve. Price is grade dependant. Items are as shown.

Zimbabwe has a long history of stone carving traditions dating back many centuries. In most recent decades this unique craft moved towards focusing on animals, and other items suitable for the tourism market in the region. Only a handful of more modern contemporary works of art are found generally outside of the country. Unfortunately, due to the extensive economic hardships the region has faced over the past two decades due to bad governance, the stone working and carving skills are not being transferred to the younger generations. Carving or "Art" as a form of income is not well perceived by the younger generations.


Product Data

Locality = Zimbabwe
Grade = Good Grade
Size = 130 x 128 mm | 5.1 - 5 inch
Net Weight = 3.2 Kg | 7 Lbs
Product Type = Decor Item