Malachite Guardian: Lion Sculpture Vase Some crazing to chrome

Some crazing to chrome

and zebras—alongside stylized floral motifs

it highlights the intricate grain patterns and textures that make each piece truly one-of-a-kind

echoing the artist’s well-known public “pop-up” sculptures that punctuated Houston’s highways and green spaces

Like much of Pinto's oeuvre

Malachite Guardian: Lion Sculpture Vase Some crazing to chrome4 3 4 W x 2 1 4 D x 4 H This striking lion sculpture presents a fusion of natural material and symbolic form. Carved from polished malachite, the sculpture captures the strength and presence of the lion, enhanced by the stone's vibrant green striations. The lion, a symbol of courage, protection, and royalty, is presented here as a guardian figure, its polished surface catching and reflecting light, lending an aura of vitality. The removable wood stand