Hippopotamus Figurine Tiger-eye 3 inch Animal Carving Totem #O373

Description

View Hippopotamus Figurine Tiger-eye 3 inch Animal Carving Totem #O373 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. 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 hippopotamus is sacred in Egyptian and African traditions. Hippopotamus Stone Figurine Carving Tiger-eye This beautiful hand carved Tiger's Eye gemstone hippopotamus stone carving is 3 inches long by 1.57 inches tall and 1.28 inches wide. This chatoyant Tiger-eye is from South Africa. Tiger 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 It contains oriented fibers of crocidolite that have been replaced by silica.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 be a stone of protection that is also very grounding. It enhances integrity, willpower, practicality and correct use of power. It is a stone that enhances good luck, and brings prosperity, often in the form of money. Tiger's eye is also a 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. Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Animals › Wild Animals › Hippopotamus.

Animal Class

Hippopotamus

Handmade

Yes

Material

Gemstone

Type

Figurine

Country of Origin

China