Similar to fordite or other motor agates, surfite is a by-product material created when surfboards are made. The process of making surfboards includes pouring resin over foam and fiberglass forms. The excess resin from multiple boards will pool and harden on the shop floor creating beautiful and dazzling patterns when cross sectioned. This resin will not decompose if thrown into a landfill so the creation of Zuni fetish carvings gives this material new life as a faux gemstone. Since the designs from surfite are organically created and unique, each piece carved from surfite is just as special. We're admiring the great color formations seen in this approximately 3 1/4" long, 5/8" wide and 2" tall groovy surfite Bear by Larry Peina. Cute eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a serpentine point offering bundle is secured.
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