The American bison is one of the most powerful animals to have ever walked the North American continent. At full size, a bull can weigh over 2,000 pounds and stand six feet at the shoulder — yet move with a surprising, almost effortless grace across open grassland. For thousands of years, vast herds shaped the ecology of the Great Plains, their grazing and movement patterns influencing the very landscape beneath their hooves. The bison is a creature of elemental force: patient, enduring, and deeply rooted in the land.
The Elemental captures that presence in Picasso Marble — a metamorphic stone formed under immense geological pressure, its surface marked by sweeping lines of cream, sun-warmed brown, and deep charcoal that read almost like brushstrokes. No two pieces of Picasso Marble are alike, and the natural patterning of this stone mirrors the buffalo’s own wild, unscripted character. The name says it all: this is a carving about elemental things — stone, animal, earth.
At 4½ inches long, this is a substantial, hand-presence piece — weighty enough to feel significant, refined enough for a collector’s shelf or a well-appointed desk.
Details
- Material: Picasso Marble — cream, brown, and charcoal tones
- Dimensions: 4½" L × 3" H
- Technique: Hand carved and shaped
- One-of-a-kind — natural stone patterning varies
No two carvings are alike. The natural veining and color distribution of Picasso Marble is unique to each piece.