"Xing Xing"
- Resin, mixed media with coral, shell, turquoise and amethyst. Xing Xing means twin stars.
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7 x 10 x 4 in
(17.78 x 25.4 x 10.16 cm)
- Elizabeth McGrath
The rabbit is the luckiest in the chinese zodiac and said to bring prosperity to your home and with two heads "Xing Xing" brings double luck!
On its back he carries a piece of red coral and white coral. Coral is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures, Red coral is considered particularly auspicious because the Chinese believe the color red signifies good luck, good fortune, and happiness. White coral is said to protect your household from illness and promote your buisiness.
The coral pieces are housed in the shell of a sea urchin. The sea urchin is a symbol of controlling one's own destiny.
All are tied with a piece of leather and to a piece of Turquoise stone. Turquoise is said by many cultures to protect against harmfull or negative forces. Amythest is said to aid healing and promote good energy.
Sprigs of green moss and carved coral tiger teeth give double protection to the household that keeps little "Xing Xing."
- Subject Matter: Still Life
- Created: 2011
- Collections: Original art , Pop Surrealism, Sculpture Collection