Some Beautiful works here!
A show of Crystals and Iron wood like no other!
After yesterday's roller coaster emotional visit, I decided to show you something completely different today.
The beauty that mankind can create from nature.
Jasper Stone and the heavy Iron wood are some of my favorites and I will show you the work of a master crafter here.
Let's have a look!
But first let's see some rocks, how's this Crystal one?
As you can see, these are very big stone slabs of crystals!
These are called Geodes Amathyst Crystals in their natural state!
Here is a closer look at the Amathyst crystals!
Here we have a Zebra Jasper stone ball of 26 kilograms.
This is an Orange Jasper stone ball!
My favorite, a Blue Jasper stone ball!
This guy was carved in Butterjade stone!
The large statue here was carved in an Iron Wood tree stump.
The hardest and heaviest wood in Africa!
Here's another view of the same carving!
Another intricately carved iron wood stump!
Takes 8 guys to lift and load this carved Iron wood table and chairs. Wood so strong that it will last for centuries!
There are many great wood and stone craftsmen in Africa and their work has become known throughout the world. An honest and intricate art that feeds many families. It is said that once you have visited Africa it stays in your heart.
These arts and crafts have been traded since the African continent became populated and some of them are ancient.
Jewelers all over use the stones to make beautiful rings and necklaces and of course South Africa's diamonds are also very popular.
But this is a post in support of the African craftsmen that work so hard to make a living.Many of the craftsmen have to support large families and their beautiful work will not look out of place even in palaces. It is hard work and it takes many hours to create a masterpiece, but it is created in love and skill. A love for Africa and a proud display of immense skill.
So, the next, or the first time that you visit South Africa, please support these guys, even if you buy something small.
Thank you for the visit to a post by @papilloncharity
Love the crystals Sir Stephen. I have a large amethyst that I prize. Not large in comparison to that one you photographed but a nice size.
The African craftsmen do lovely work and I can see how proud you are of them. 💕
The crystals at this place are huge and stunning Lady Joan.
I am indeed proud of the African master crafters as they put their lives into their work to the finest detail.
Blessings!
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that's really interesting to see wow
Very beautiful stones, it would be interesting for me to look at them close))
They are very big and very beautiful my friend.
Great to see them up close.
Blessings and thank you!
WOW these are all amazing, thanks for sharing these with us
Thanks!
Blessings for the day...
My Pleasure Cheers :)
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@jzn Thank you and this is an honor, as a first for me.
Blessings to your work!
Those are some great pieces of art! Hopefully the artists behind them aren't too starving.
Yes...we do pray that they can make it through each month.
Blessings!
😍😍😍😎😍😍😍
I could spend days here with these beauties! 🙏
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Thank you and glad that you also liked them my friend!
Blessings!
I like collecting small crystals, they are so soothing...
Thank you my friend, we used to empty the scrap bins of colored stone at a jewelers factory as children and I used to have a big collection of tiger's eyes.
Blessings!
Wow, what did you do with all your tiger's eyes?
Oh, we used to make bangles and I also had many stuck onto my bicycle hahaha
We also traded some for other home made toys and pet rats.
Blessings!
Incredible works. The statues are very detailed and realistic. Amazing skills!
Agreed Sir and thank you.
Iron wood is very hard and these crafters spend many hours perfecting their work. Glad that you liked it my friend.
Thank you for your kind support.
Blessings!