Tiger Eye and Milky Quartz Chicken on Black Tourmaline Marix – Peter Muller
€300.00
A unique Tiger Eye and Milky Quartz chicken carving by Peter Muller, mounted on a natural Black Tourmaline matrix and combining three distinct minerals in one handmade piece.
Dimensions
width 10.5 cm, height 9.5 cm, depth 4 cm, weight 0.414 gr
Availability: 1 in stock
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This unique mineral carving by Peter Muller features two hand-carved chickens, one made from Tiger Eye and the other from Milky Quartz. The two chickens stand together on a natural Black Tourmaline matrix, bringing three different minerals into one piece.
The warm brown tones of Tiger Eye contrast with the soft white appearance of Milky Quartz, while the dark Black Tourmaline matrix provides the natural mineral base. Together, these materials create a carving that combines animal form, natural minerals and geological character.
Tiger Eye
Tiger Eye is a variety of quartz recognised for its brown, golden-brown and darker bands. Its characteristic appearance results from the reflection of light along its fibrous internal structure.
In crystal traditions, Tiger Eye is associated with grounding, confidence, focus and personal strength. It is traditionally connected with the Solar Plexus Chakra, which relates to willpower, confidence and personal energy.
Tiger Eye is also sometimes associated with the Root Chakra because of its grounding qualities. For this reason, it is often used in practices focused on stability, determination and maintaining a strong connection with the physical world.
Milky Quartz
Milky Quartz is a variety of quartz with a cloudy, translucent to opaque white appearance. Its soft appearance results from microscopic inclusions and internal features that diffuse light through the mineral.
In metaphysical traditions, Milky Quartz is associated with clarity, calmness and gentle energy. Quartz is also traditionally regarded as an amplifying mineral and is often used in meditation and intention-based practices.
Milky Quartz is commonly associated with the Crown Chakra, particularly in practices connected with clarity, awareness and spiritual connection.
Black Tourmaline Matrix
The two chickens are positioned on a natural Black Tourmaline matrix, which forms the geological base of the carving. Black Tourmaline is known for its deep black colour and elongated crystal formations, which can often show natural striations and irregular surfaces.
The matrix creates a strong visual contrast with both carved figures. At the same time, it keeps the chickens connected to the natural mineral material from which the piece is formed.
In crystal traditions, Black Tourmaline is associated with grounding, protection and energetic stability. It is traditionally connected with the Root Chakra, which relates to grounding, security and connection with the physical world.
The Two Chickens
The chicken is a familiar symbol associated with home, everyday life, nourishment and protection. Here, Peter Muller uses two chickens made from different minerals, allowing the individual qualities of Tiger Eye and Milky Quartz to remain visible within the carving.
The two figures also create a simple relationship between the darker, warmer Tiger Eye and the lighter Milky Quartz. Their different colours and textures make the contrast between the two carvings part of the character of the piece.
A Handmade Mineral Carving by Peter Muller
Peter Muller’s work combines the natural qualities of minerals with detailed animal carving. In this piece, the material remains an important part of the finished work rather than simply serving as a surface for the carved forms.
The Tiger Eye chicken shows its characteristic brown colouring and natural patterning, while the Milky Quartz chicken provides a pale, cloudy contrast. Beneath them, the Black Tourmaline matrix introduces darker mineral formations and a naturally formed geological element.
The combination of Tiger Eye, Milky Quartz and Black Tourmaline also brings together minerals traditionally associated with grounding, confidence, clarity and energetic stability.
This Tiger Eye and Milky Quartz chicken carving by Peter Muller on a Black Tourmaline matrix is suitable for mineral collectors, collectors of carved stones and those interested in handmade mineral art. It can be displayed as part of a mineral collection or as a natural-material carving in a home, office or study.
