Polished Pair Of Purple Lepidolite Bird Book End Carvings x 2 From Zimbabwe LARGE Tray they are a newly identified

they are a newly identified Chromium-rich mineral in the Mica family

Size = 129 - 155 mm

Size = 73 - 116 mm

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Size = 53 - 75 mm

Polished Pair Of Purple Lepidolite Bird Book End Carvings x 2 From Zimbabwe LARGE Tray they are a newly identifiedPRODUCT 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