This incredible solid Lapis lazuli figure is incredibly detailed and outstanding:  an incredible conversation piece. Handcrafted from a single, extra blue Lapis Lazuli block, with white and pink onyx accents and a bronze peak and feet, the figure showcases the incredible beauty of the stones.

In various cultures, the condor holds significant mystical and spiritual meanings, often symbolizing power, freedom, and transcendence.   Here are some key interpretations:

1. Andean and Incan Mythology:

• In Andean cultures, particularly within the Inca civilization, the condor is seen as a sacred bird. It was believed to be a messenger between the earthly realm and the heavens, connecting humans with the divine.
• The condor was also associated with the sun god, Inti, and seen as a symbol of light, strength, and protection. Its soaring flight represented transcendence and the soul’s journey after death.

2. Native American Traditions:

• In many Native American cultures, the condor represents wisdom, spiritual vision, and leadership. As one of the largest flying birds, it embodies strength and the ability to rise above challenges.
• The bird’s ability to glide over vast distances is often interpreted as a metaphor for spiritual insight and higher perspective, representing the ability to see beyond the material world.

3. Symbol of Freedom:

• Due to its expansive wingspan and flight, the condor is commonly associated with freedom and the release from earthly limitations. Its flight can symbolize breaking free from obstacles and reaching new heights of consciousness.

4. Rebirth and Renewal:

• Some traditions see the condor as a symbol of rebirth, similar to the phoenix in mythology. This is linked to the bird’s role as a scavenger, which consumes the dead and decaying, turning death into sustenance and thus, renewal.

The condor’s mystical meaning often revolves around its role as a powerful spiritual guide, a symbol of higher consciousness, and a connection between the earthly and the divine realms.

This figure measure 8 ” H x 5.25″ W.