{"product_id":"dark-blue-labradorite-owl-carving","title":"Labradorite Owl Carving — Deep Blue Flash, Hand-Carved","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved owl pair rendered in deep blue labradorite, alive with shifting blue labradorescence. This compact sculpture — 3\" wide, 1¼\" deep, and 2½\" tall — captures the owl's quiet authority: rounded body, defined wings, and a calm, forward gaze. The stone's natural flash moves across the surface as the light changes, giving the piece an almost luminous quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of carved mineral art and natural stone sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwl enthusiasts and those drawn to bird symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA desk, shelf, or altar piece with presence and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift for someone who values the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabradorite is a feldspar mineral prized for its optical phenomenon known as labradorescence — an iridescent play of color caused by light scattering between microscopic layers within the stone. This piece displays a dominant deep blue flash with hints of teal, characteristic of high-quality labradorite from Madagascar. The owl form is hand-carved,  allowing the stone's natural color and flash to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwl Lore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross cultures and centuries, the owl has been a symbol of wisdom, perception, and the unseen. In Greek mythology, the owl accompanied Athena, goddess of wisdom. In many Indigenous traditions, owls are regarded as messengers between worlds — guardians of hidden knowledge and nocturnal truth. Carved in labradorite — a stone long associated with intuition, transformation, and the magic of the northern lights — this owl carries layered meaning for those drawn to its symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions: 3\" W × 1¼\" D × 2½\" H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Nature LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428245094636,"sku":"MS-7793-LAB-DAKOTA N","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/8154\/files\/labradorite-owl-carving-deep-blue-flash-hand-carved-5266340.jpg?v=1774540810","url":"https:\/\/www.dakotanature.com\/products\/dark-blue-labradorite-owl-carving","provider":"Dakota Nature LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}