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Hand-carved natural malachite Olmec/Mayan-style head, cut from high-grade banded Congo malachite. Solid stone (not resin), with vivid “peacock eye” bullseye pattern across the crown.Highlights:
• Tight concentric bullseyes on crown and cheeks (see photos 1–3)
• Silky chatoyant ribbons shifting green to teal
• Crisp hand-carved feather headdress
• Heavy density: 195.2 g for a slim 1" × 2" base — confirms natural malachite
Exact Measurements:
• Height: 3 in
• Width: 1 in
• Depth: 2 in
• Weight: 195.2 g
Condition: No repairs or cracks. Tiny natural vug and pinhead flake on sawn base edge, not visible when displayed. Natural stone, expect minor pitting.
Age/Origin: Likely Zambian/Congo rough, hand-carved 1980s–1990s for export market
