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Shiva Lingam — Opal dendritic from Madagascar, a rare example of how nature can transform minerals into true abstract paintings. The stone shows a dynamic interweaving of dark dendritic veins, like fossilized branches and ferns, standing out against a milky background animated by vibrant yellow-orange brushstrokes. The effect is that of a fiery landscape recalling petrified sunsets and volcanic scenes immortalized in the mineral. Dendritic opal forms from the deposition of hydrated silica in rock cavities, where infiltrations of manganese and metallic oxides give rise to the branched inclusions. Each specimen is unrepeatable: in this Lingam warm tones merge with the dendritic patterns, giving life to a composition that seems hand-painted. The Lingam, ancestral symbol of Hinduism, represents the cosmic union of Shiva and Shakti, embodying creative energy, balance, and continuity. In its oval and slender form, it concentrates the harmony of the whole, becoming a tool for meditation and an object of sacredness. The dendritic opal is considered a stone that fosters inner growth and connection with natural cycles, helping to develop stability and awareness. This Lingam, with its ardent and branched veining, thus becomes a bridge between geology and spirituality, between natural aesthetics and sacred symbolism. A piece that unites the strength of the Earth, the art of time, and spiritual meaning in a unique piece, ideal both as a meditation object and as a precious collectible work.
Estimate:$170.66
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