Natural Strength

This Afghan Jade hand-carved Bull 113*33*67mm weighs 245g. Lawrence Handicrafts hand-made this graceful carving for us in the delicate translucent onyx Afghan Jade found in Pakistan.

Afghan Jade is a form of Serpentine named after one of the main countries where it is mined. It is a dense cryptocrystalline mixture of serpentine group mineral. These minerals are mainly antigorite, chrysotile and lizardite. It contains impurities such as chlorite, ilmenite, magnetite and talc. Afghan Jade is used for carving. It is translucent to opaque, varying in colour from white, light to dark green and can also occur with yellow, black, brown, pink or yellow inclusions.

Across mythologies, cultures and art, the bull has long symbolised strength, virility, cosmic order, sacrifice, kingship, and the raw forces of nature. This symbolism connects well with the powerful healing energy of Serpentine and its link to our Kundalini energy.

When dormant, Kundalini energy lies coiled at the base of the spine. Its release is transformative. The properties of this stone and the dolphin symbology of playfulness unite in this piece to encourage you to pursue a new more enjoyable phase in your life.