Giant Extra Large 'Lehilahy Hazo' Petrified Fossil Wood Sculpture Table Carving 400KG

The 'Lehilahy Hazo' Man Of The Wood Sculpture.

 

Currently serving as the guardian of our warehouse the man of the wood sculpture is a very special and unique piece which has captured our hearts.

 

Carefully crafted from an ancient tree that has turned to stone over millions of years in Madagascar, this incredible piece showcases the intricate patterns and textures of the original wood frozen in time.

 

A unique interior/exterior masterpiece, with its own story to tell, standing an impressive 83cm high (80x52cm) weighing 400kg.

 

The sculpture would make an incredible addition to your outdoor space or inside the home/business.

 

Due to its size this piece will be shipped on a pallet.

 

Petrified Wood : Petrified wood (from the Greek root petro meaning "rock" or "stone"; literally "wood turned into stone") is the name given to a special type of fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation. It is the result of a tree or tree-like plants having completely transitioned to stone by the process of permineralization. All the organic materials have been replaced with minerals (mostly a silicate, such as quartz), while retaining the original structure of the stem tissue. Unlike other types of fossils which are typically impressions or compressions, petrified wood is a three-dimensional representation of the original organic material. The petrifaction process occurs underground, when wood becomes buried under sediment or volcanic ash and is initially preserved due to a lack of oxygen which inhibits aerobic decomposition. Mineral-laden water flowing through the covering material deposits minerals in the plant's cells; as the plant's lignin and cellulose decay, a stone mold forms in its place. The organic matter needs to become petrified before it decomposes completely.

 

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