Stone Animal

The likeness of each animal has been carved by hand from onyx marble by Peruvian artisans. Stone animals fit easily into gift baskets and shadow boxes and are attractive when put in plants, in the window or a Zen garden.

Onyx is a variety of chalcedony or microcrystalline quartz which is formed in the gas cavities of lava. Generally, most onyx has a parallel banding structure (as opposed to agate which is more irregular), however black onyx doesnÕt tend to have this characteristic banding. Onyx is used to strengthen self-discipline and increased self-confidence.