Green Flash Velvet Rainbow Obsidian Figural Sculpture — Mexico
Grounding • Love • Balance
Carved from Velvet Rainbow Obsidian from Mexico, this abstract figural sculpture combines flowing contours, open spaces, and a deep black polished surface with a distinctive green optical flash. Standing approximately seven inches tall, its sweeping upper curves and two prominent openings create a sense of movement, while the broad integrated base provides a grounded visual foundation.
The green sheen follows the sculpture's curved surfaces, appearing in soft, velvety bands that shift with the direction and intensity of light. In subdued lighting, the piece may appear almost entirely black; focused or natural light reveals the layered green coloration. The contrast between the dark volcanic glass and luminous surface gives the sculpture a different visual character from each viewing angle.
Velvet Rainbow Obsidian is a form of natural volcanic glass, created when silica-rich lava cools rapidly without developing an orderly crystal structure. Its characteristic velvety sheen is associated with microscopic inclusions and internal structures that scatter and reflect light. Polishing exposes these optical effects, allowing the green coloration to emerge across the sculpture's sculpted contours.
Obsidian is traditionally associated with the Root Chakra and intentions of Grounding and stability. The green flash and open, flowing form offer an additional symbolic connection to the Heart Chakra, making this piece suitable for reflective practices centered on Love and Balance. Its substantial form lends itself equally to intentional home décor, bringing a distinctive sculptural presence to a console, bookshelf, meditation space, or personal altar.
Specifications
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Material: Velvet Rainbow Obsidian (natural volcanic glass)
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Form: Abstract figural sculpture with openwork carving and integrated base
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Origin: Mexico
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Dimensions: Approx. 7 × 4 × 3 in. / 17.8 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm
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Weight: 681g / 24.0 oz
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Finish: High-gloss polished surface
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Optical Character: Velvety green flash, most apparent under directional lighting
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Selection: Exact sculpture shown
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Chakra: Root & Heart
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Intention: Grounding, Love, Balance
What you'll receive
- One exact Green Flash Velvet Rainbow Obsidian Figural Sculpture from Mexico, as shown in the listing photographs, with its integrated polished base.
How to use
- Display as a sculptural focal point on a console, shelf, desk, or meditation altar, allowing light to reveal its green flash.
- Place in a living space as a visual reminder of Grounding, Love, and Balance.
- Use its flowing contours and open spaces as a focal point for heart-centered reflection or meditation.
Care
- Place on a stable, level surface away from edges where the sculpture could be knocked over.
- Protect the polished volcanic glass from hard impacts, abrasive materials, and scratching.
- Clean gently with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth and dry promptly.
- For energetic cleansing, use a non-contact method appropriate to your practice.
Notes: This listing is for the exact sculpture shown. Green flash varies with lighting direction, intensity, and viewing angle. The surface may appear predominantly black under indirect or subdued lighting. Crystal use is complementary to and not a substitute for professional advice.
This sculpture was selected for the relationship between its flowing abstract form, open spaces, and green optical flash. The dark volcanic glass provides a visual connection to Grounding, while its green coloration and expressive curves invite heart-centered reflection on Love and Balance. It offers a way to incorporate intentional living into a space without separating that purpose from the appreciation of the object itself.