Beautiful colour and carving in this handmade Serpentine bowl from Zimbabwe. These gorgeous pieces support the locals to keep their traditions alive. This one has a super cute Hippos heads carved into it as though they are popping up through the African rivers.
weighs about 1.08kgs and is 18.5cm long by 14.5cm wide
Serpentine is a fascinating group of magnesium silicate minerals, renowned for its diverse shades of green, ranging from light yellowish-green to deep, rich forest green, often exhibiting a characteristic mottled, veined, or "snake-skin" like appearance—from which its name is derived. Beyond its most common green forms, serpentine can also be found in hues of yellow, brown, white, and even blue. With a relatively soft hardness (2.5-5.5 on the Mohs scale), it has been historically favored for carving ornamental objects, sculptures, and jewelry. Metaphysically, serpentine is often associated with awakening Kundalini energy, promoting spiritual exploration, and offering protective and grounding energies, fostering emotional balance and a deep connection with nature.
