Polished Pair Of Purple Lepidolite Bird Book End Carvings x 2 From Zimbabwe Zambia showcasing the geological complexity and

showcasing the geological complexity and rarity of this material

with only a limited quantity ever mined and processed

Size = 96 - 162 mm

economic challenges and lack of skill transfer have made it difficult for younger generations to value stone carving as a sustainable craft

individual pieces or batches may display slight variations in color intensity

Polished Pair Of Purple Lepidolite Bird Book End Carvings x 2 From Zimbabwe Zambia showcasing the geological complexity andPRODUCT INFORMATION General Description 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