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Kanab Navajo Sandstone Arch Sculpture form Utah, USA

Kanab Navajo Sandstone Arch Sculpture form Utah, USA

  • Country: USA
  • State: Utah, Kanab area
  • Material: sandstone with Iron oxides (hematite, goethite, limonite)
  • Size: 23 x 20 x 8 cm
  • Weight: 3,716 gram
Object number: T25521
€ 195,00
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Kanab Sandstone Arch Sculpture

Formed by nature and shaped by hand, this stunning natural sandstone arch is a tribute to the sacred desert landscapes of the American Southwest. Carved from 100% authentic Navajo sandstone — sometimes called Picture Stone or Wonderstone — each piece displays flowing, fossilized dune patterns created by wind and water nearly 180 to 220 million years ago. Iron oxides in ancient groundwater gave rise to its warm red, orange, and cream banding — no two pieces are ever alike.

The arch’s open window and graceful lines echo the region’s slot canyons and natural arches, channeling a serene desert energy into your home. Polished to reveal its earthy stripes, this free-standing sculpture radiates warmth, grounding, and timeless beauty.

Metaphysical properties:
This sandstone is prized for its stabilizing, grounding energy, helping you connect with the Earth, tap inner strength, and honor ancestral wisdom. The arch shape symbolizes transformation, thresholds, and spiritual passage.

Geology behind the stone:
Known as Navajo Sandstone, this stone formed as one of Earth’s largest ancient dune fields — like a prehistoric Sahara. Over millions of years, dunes layered and compacted, and mineral-rich groundwater cemented the grains, creating the vibrant bands you see today. The stone’s soft yet durable texture makes it ideal for carving, with a silky surface that glows in natural light.

Ethically made:
Each sculpture is handcrafted and responsibly sourced in the USA, celebrating the natural patterns created by iron oxide deposits in the High Desert of Utah and Northern Arizona.

Invite the desert into your modern sanctuary — this timeless arch carries the serene strength of stone shaped by wind, water, and time.

 

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