Hand-Carved Marble Animal Figurine

A miniature marble animal figurine, carved and polished by hand and sized for considered display. Each figurine stands about one inch and carries the natural signature of the stone: quiet shifts in color, veining, and surface tone that belong to that piece alone. Small enough for a desk, a shelf, a curio cabinet, an altar, or a collected grouping, the figurine holds the presence of an object chosen with intention. The polished surface gives the marble a cool, smooth hand feel while preserving the individual character of each carving. Choose your animal from the available variants. Each is sold individually unless the listing states otherwise. Why Each Marble Figurine Is One of a Kind No two carvings are identical. Because each marble animal figurine is shaped and finished by hand, expect small differences in form, tone, veining, and polish from one piece to the next. The variation is the point. It is what separates a carved stone object from a molded reproduction. Details Object: Miniature marble animal figurine Material: Polished marble Size: Approximately 1 inch Finish: Hand-polished, smooth to the touch Variation: Color, veining, and carving detail vary by piece Sold as: Individual variant Ships from: Taos, New Mexico How to Display a Marble Animal Figurine These figurines reward small-scale display. Set one on a desk or writing table, place it among books on a shelf, or gather several across different animals and stones into a quiet collection. As a gift, a single marble figurine reads as considered rather than ordinary, equally at home in a curio cabinet or on a bedside tray. Frequently Asked Questions Is each marble figurine exactly the same? No. Each piece is carved by hand, so small differences in shape, tone, veining, and polish are expected and intended. How large is each figurine? Each figurine measures approximately one inch. What is the figurine made of? Polished marble. Because it is natural stone, color and veining vary from one piece to the next. Are the figurines sold as a set? Each figurine is sold by individual variant. A set or bundle applies only when the listing states so. Explore more carved and artisan pieces in the Peru collection.