The Snail is Black. II collection

The snail from the Second collection is carved from the horn of an elk with an ebony shell (African ebony).

A snail shell, the symbol of frozen time, spiral shell symbolizes the infinity. Additionally, the snail, the embodiment of stability and prosperity. In Italy and some other areas of Europe it is believed that the snail came into the house he foretells wealth and prosperity. Not accidentally, many old homes in Italy, decorated with figures and bas-reliefs of snails. As the Italians produce a lot of beautiful snails-Souvenirs for decorating interiors of houses.

In Japan, the Owner of water was revered in the image of a snail.

The symbolical image of a snail has many meanings. It also includes erotic beginnings: the combination of tender living flesh and a hard dead shell is a fusion of male and female principles in one being. It is a perfect harmony of love relationships.

Ebony from the time of Ancient Egypt was considered a jewel along with gold and ivory. The durability of ebony, unusually high for wood hardness and ability to be polished to a mirror finish ebony distinguish from all other. African ebony and nowadays the most beautiful, rare and expensive tree in the world. Unlike other dark breeds from the ebony family, Ebony is non-allergenic and has pronounced medicinal properties. The healing properties of ebony, and is now widely used in Africa.

Snails from the collection:
red www.livemaster.ru/item/43074788-dlya-doma-i-interera-ulitka-krasnaya-ii-kollektsiya
White: www.livemaster.ru/item/43074890-dlya-doma-i-interera-ulitka-belaya-ii-kollektsiya