Description

This large sphere has been crafted from an ancient petrified wood log from Madagascar, one of the most geologically fascinating regions for the preservation of silicified organic material. Fossil wood forms through a millennia‑long process of permineralization, during which the original plant tissues are gradually replaced by minerals (primarily silica and quartz) while preserving the wood’s cellular structure. This process requires precise geochemical conditions and fossilization times that can exceed 200 million years.
The surface of the sphere is hand‑polished to a glassy finish, enhancing the extraordinary range of colors and structures of the fossil: red, ochre, beige and brown veins swirl in a wooden vortex, offering a crystallized image of time. Some areas perfectly preserve growth rings and other microstructures, making this sphere of high collectible interest.
Madagascar petrified wood is known for its exceptional quality and variety of colors, derived from minerals such as iron, manganese, and carbonates. Each sphere is a unique, one‑of‑a‑kind piece that contains the memory of ancient tropical forests buried and transformed by natural forces into stone.
The spherical shape represents perfection, harmony, and the continuous cycle of life. Placed in living spaces, professional studios or meditation areas, this sphere becomes a powerful symbol of balance between nature, time, and transformation. It is ideal for collectors, geology enthusiasts, lovers of natural design, and those seeking decorative objects with an ancient soul.
A fusion of sculpture, relic, and geological artwork: this fossil wood sphere is an authentic gem of time, capable of bringing the calm and profound strength of the past into any space.