Craig the Earthbound Elder – Ancient Guardian Gargoyle – Clay & Virginia Jasper Sculpture
$120.00
The Earthbound Elder is sculpted in homage to the Kurgan stelae — monumental stone figures once raised to honor the ancestors of Eurasia’s steppes. These stelae were believed to be guardians, eternally watching over burial mounds and lands entrusted to them.
This gargoyle is modeled after a real balbal (Stelae) on Khortytsia Island, Ukraine. This balbal dates back to 1200 AD and was likely carved by the Cuman people.
Formed in clay and rooted in Virginia green jasper, this figure’s torso emerges from the ground, while his body below is fused into layers of stone and soil. He represents the elder who has kept his watch for millennia, his form now inseparable from the earth he protects.
- ~8” tall
- Materials: Clay & Virginia green jasper
- Each piece is hand-sculpted, carrying unique variations in form and texture
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All pieces are handmade and one-of-a-kind. Pieces may have small imperfections, dimples, and blemishes. I try to be sure blemishes are included in the item’s photographs. Please keep this in mind as you order.
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Custom pieces can take about 4 weeks to create. I avoid delays as much as possible, but the kiln can have a mind of its own. I’ll notify you immediately if I expect any delays in the production process.
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