This beautiful hand carved Tigereye gemstone hippopotamus stone carving is 3 inches long by 1.5 inches tall and 1.26 inches wide.
This chatoyant Tigereye is from South Africa.
Tigereye or Tiger's Eye is a quartz usually with rich yellow and brown stripes, but can be red or blue. It contains oriented fibers of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica.
With its strong chatoyance, the gemstone gets its name from its resemblance to the eye of a tiger.
Metaphysical properties: Tiger's Eye is said to enhance integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone believed to bring good luck and prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger's eye is also a hotsell very protective stone, and is especially protective during travel.
The hippopotamus is associated with birth, motherhood and the protection of the young. Tauret was a goddess of childbirth, nurturing and protection. She was depicted as a pregnant hippopotamus.
The hippo can teach you how to move through the emotional waters and keep in touch with your intuition, while remaining grounded, practical and stable.
The hippopotamus is sacred in Egyptian and African traditions. Its name means "Water Horse," and it spends most of its day in water.
Product code: Hippopotamus Tigereye 3 inch Carved Stone Animal Figurine Gemstone Carving hotsell #e2