Pietersite Smooth Rounds 12mm Strand Dolorosa Madonna and Agility throughout Asia

and Agility throughout Asia

Hand carved/Etched in Nepal

The name "chank" for the shell of this species is derived from the Indian word Shankha

This hand carved figure displays abstract and minimalist features and form in a folk art style of carving classically known as "Laos Style"

Origin is the Vietnam border with China area and collected in Vietnam 20 years ago

Pietersite Smooth Rounds 12mm Strand Dolorosa Madonna and Agility throughout AsiaPietersite Smooth Rounds 12mm Strand Approx. 16" long Make this into a necklace Pietersite is the trade name for a (usually) dark blue gray breccia aggregate made up mainly of Hawk's Eye and Tiger's Eye. It was discovered by a man named Sid Pieters in 1962 in Namibia, and is named Pietersite in his honor. Pietersite coloration appears chaotic, with streaks and colors in every direction. This is because during formation of the crystal, the materials