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All auctions / Ethnographic / Heliodor-Ganesha – Golden Radiance, Wisdom and New Beginning 31.05 ct- 6.21 g


This extraordinary Ganesha made of heliodor captivates with its bright yellow to golden coloration and its clear, translucent appearance. The polished surface allows light to penetrate deeply into the stone, bringing out the natural textures and fine inclusions particularly beautifully. As a result, the sculpture emits a warm, almost sunny radiance. The detailed carving shows Ganesha with his characteristic elephant head, the curved trunk, and the seated posture. Especially the finely worked facial features, the head ornament, and the sculpted contours give the figure expression and presence. Heliodor – the “sunstone” from the beryl family Heliodor is a yellow to golden-yellow variety of the mineral beryl and thus belongs to the same mineral family as aquamarine and emerald. Its yellowish coloration is mainly associated with iron in the crystal. The name derives from Greek and roughly means “gift of the sun” – a very fitting designation for the warm, golden appearance of this mineral. Ganesha – wisdom and overcoming obstacles Ganesha is one of the best-known deities in Hinduism. Traditionally he is associated with wisdom, success, and a good new beginning, and he is regarded as the conqueror of obstacles. For this reason, his depiction holds special symbolic meaning, especially for new endeavors and important life stages. In connection with the sunny golden yellow of heliodor, a particularly harmonious combination emerges: the traditional symbolism of Ganesha meets a gemstone whose color immediately evokes light, warmth, and joy of life. An extraordinary gemstone single piece The natural variations within the material make this sculpture especially interesting. Transparent and more strongly colored areas alternate, while small inclusions and structures reveal the stone’s natural origin. Under targeted lighting, heliodor gains additional depth and luminosity. As a collectible, artisanal gemstone carving, or a representative decorative object, this Ganesha possesses extraordinary presence. A special heliodor Ganesha – luminous golden yellow, natural beauty, and artisan carving united with the timeless symbolism of wisdom, success, and new beginnings. Stone: Heliodor Weight: 31.05 ct Size: 21.2 x 17.1 x 13.5 mm Treatment: None Origin: Brazil Our shipping costs are checked and approved by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise. Sale is made only as available and photos or images (independent of lighting conditions). No guarantee, warranty, defect liability, return, etc... with no obligation. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and shipping costs; pickup costs can be saved.. In some pictures, the stone has been transmitted through to show you the stone’s color. In some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color discrepancies may occur, as every computer, monitor, and phone may display colors with different qualities.
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