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8" Kambaba Jasper “Maple Leaf” Sculpture or Soap Dish
This is a 8" tall tall sculpture carved and polished from Kambaba jasper into the unmistakable shape of a cannabis leaf—or, if anyone asks, an unusually skinny maple leaf. It could also function as a soap dish.
The stone features Kambaba jasper’s characteristic mix of deep green, gray, and black, covered in naturally occurring swirling and circular patterns. A glossy polish brings out the details of the stone and gives the carved leaf a smooth, sculptural appearance.
It works perfectly well as a soap dish, but it’s also decorative enough to display on its own. Whether it ends up in a bathroom, kitchen, or somewhere a little more on-theme, it’s a fun conversation piece and a great gift for anyone who appreciates unusual stone carvings, cannabis-inspired décor, or highly suspicious Canadian foliage.
The stone features Kambaba jasper’s characteristic mix of deep green, gray, and black, covered in naturally occurring swirling and circular patterns. A glossy polish brings out the details of the stone and gives the carved leaf a smooth, sculptural appearance.
It works perfectly well as a soap dish, but it’s also decorative enough to display on its own. Whether it ends up in a bathroom, kitchen, or somewhere a little more on-theme, it’s a fun conversation piece and a great gift for anyone who appreciates unusual stone carvings, cannabis-inspired décor, or highly suspicious Canadian foliage.
About Kambaba Jasper
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
Kambaba jasper—also known in the trade as “crocodile jasper”—is a striking, green-and-black ornamental stone originating from the west-central Bongolava region of Madagascar. Despite the name, it isn’t a true jasper at all, but a rhyolitic volcanic rock that formed from ancient silica-rich lava flows. Its signature appearance comes from swirling green groundmass punctuated by dark, orbicular structures composed of fine amphibole needle aggregates. These orbs can resemble reptilian or amphibian eyes, which is how the nickname “crocodile jasper” arose.
A long-standing misconception suggests that Kambaba jasper is a stromatolite (a fossilized bacterial mat), but scientific study has shown this is incorrect—its textures are igneous rather than biological in origin. Even so, its bold patterning, deep green coloration, and polishable surface have made it a popular decorative material for carvings, spheres, palm stones, and jewelry. When finished, it displays a dramatic, almost ancient look that highlights the unique geological processes that shaped Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes.
$95
SPECIES
Quartz, Pyroxene & Alkali Feldspar Conglomerate
LOCATION
Tsiroanomandidy, West-Central Bongolava, Madagascar
SIZE
8 x 5.85 x 1"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#378846
