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Black Onyx Carved Bull Sculpture From Mexican Stone, "Charging Toro"

Name: Black Onyx Carved Bull Sculpture From Mexican Stone, 'Charging Toro'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 408484
Price: 187.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (115 reviews)

Product ID: 408484

by Sierra Family (115)

The Sierra Family of the Guadalajara metro area specializes in working with marble and onyx mined in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. This... more

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The Sierra Family of the Guadalajara metro area specializes in working with marble and onyx mined in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. This black onyx sculpture depicts a bull, an animal which has been very important culturally in Mexico, admired for its strength and inability to be 100% tamed.

2.88 kgs
6.3 lbs

13.08 cm H x 9 cm W x 32 cm D
5.25" H x 3.5" W x 12.5" D

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US/Imperial

Onyx
Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 408484

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Stephen

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Jan 12, 2023

“BOLD, MAJESTIC”

SOLIDLY MADE, GOOD WEIGHT TO IT.

Purchased Item Charging Toro, Black Onyx Carved Bull Sculpture From Mexican Stone

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Donna

From New Jersey, USA

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Oct 20, 2024

“So Soothing!”

These are wonderful stress relievers. I love to touch the cool stone when Im annoyed or troubled or just because.

Purchased Item Gentle Hearts, Set of 2 Handcrafted Marble Heart Stress-Relieving Stones

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Linda

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Sep 29, 2024

“Lovely Little Green Apple”

This apple reminds me of Bobby Goldsboros song LIttle Green Apples. I did not know that onyx could be green. It is the perfect color for this sculpture. Right now it is my one and only paperweight. I think it might also make a wonderful kitchen decoration.

Purchased Item Eris Apple, Onyx and Brass Apple Sculpture from Mexico

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This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

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Sierra Family has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2500 and the most recent for $3800. Proceeds were used to purchase marble and onyx in bulk for her chess sets.

Moving On Up

Odette has left a profound impact in her community and has successfully tripled the growth of her workshop from her first six months at NOVICA.

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Odette has provided work for incredible people to aid in creating the art in her workshop.

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Odette learned her craft from community members in her home town.

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Meet the Artist

Sierra Family Marble and onyx game sets

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Odette Sierra is from the beautiful Mexican state of Puebla. Her father Edgar Sierra first opened their workshop 30 years ago.

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