3.1" Hand Carved Bird Perched on Pyrite, Brown Calcite, Sodalite Peru Serpentine siphoning nourishment straight from the

siphoning nourishment straight from the water column and filtering microorganisms using their intricate appendages

Since their stunning discovery in the 1870s

reflecting different cooling histories or processes on the parent body

Moroccan workers perform highly professional work excavating and preserving these natural treasures

With a Mohs hardness of 5

3.1" Hand Carved Bird Perched on Pyrite, Brown Calcite, Sodalite Peru Serpentine siphoning nourishment straight from theLocation: Peru Weight: 5. 8 Ounces Dimensions: 3. 1 Inches Long, 2. 6 Inches Wide, 1. 8 Inches Thick The item pictured is the one you will receive. The art of carving birds from semi precious stones is a cherished Peruvian tradition, deeply rooted in the ancient craftsmanship of pre Columbian civilizations like the Inca, Moche, and Nazca. These exquisite sculptures are handcrafted from natural Andean stones such as serpentine, lapis lazuli, and