A striking petrified stump carved from creamy white stone, its surface is interrupted by a heavily figured gold vein that winds across the face like a fossilized river. The cream body ranges from soft ivory to pale oatmeal, providing a luminous, almost marble-like backdrop. The gold vein is complex and high-contrast—broad swaths of warm, metallic ochre give way to thin, dendritic filaments that branch and reunite, creating a braided, organic pattern. In places the vein fans into feathery, fern-like inclusions; elsewhere it compacts into dense, peppered clusters that catch the light and read as molten metal embedded in stone.
Texture alternates between satiny polish and subtly pitted natural surfaces. Polished areas emphasize the stone’s translucence, allowing the cream tones to glow, while the textured sections preserve the stump’s rugged, geological character. From some angles the gold appears almost reflective; from others it softens into warm amber, revealing layers of mineral deposition and weathering.
Overall, the piece reads as both ancient and elemental: a compact, sculptural presence that balances soft, neutral ground with a bold, highly figured vein that commands attention without overpowering the stump’s preserved, organic form. Ideal as a sculptural accent, pedestal top, or focal point in a minimalist space where material story and fine geological detail are the center of the composition.
Dimensions: 19” tall x 10.5” x 8”
This stump will be arriving on our February 2026 shipment.
A striking petrified stump carved from creamy white stone, its surface is interrupted by a heavily figured gold vein that winds across the face like a fossilized river. The cream body ranges from soft ivory to pale oatmeal, providing a luminous, almost marble-like backdrop. The gold vein is complex and high-contrast—broad swaths of warm, metallic ochre give way to thin, dendritic filaments that branch and reunite, creating a braided, organic pattern. In places the vein fans into feathery, fern-like inclusions; elsewhere it compacts into dense, peppered clusters that catch the light and read as molten metal embedded in stone.
Texture alternates between satiny polish and subtly pitted natural surfaces. Polished areas emphasize the stone’s translucence, allowing the cream tones to glow, while the textured sections preserve the stump’s rugged, geological character. From some angles the gold appears almost reflective; from others it softens into warm amber, revealing layers of mineral deposition and weathering.
Overall, the piece reads as both ancient and elemental: a compact, sculptural presence that balances soft, neutral ground with a bold, highly figured vein that commands attention without overpowering the stump’s preserved, organic form. Ideal as a sculptural accent, pedestal top, or focal point in a minimalist space where material story and fine geological detail are the center of the composition.
Dimensions: 19” tall x 10.5” x 8”
This stump will be arriving on our February 2026 shipment.
