An olive-green Mali garnet octopus carving, 2½" high, by artist Ronald Stevens. Photo courtesy of liveauctioneers.com and I.M. Chait Gallery/Auctioneers.

Gemstone	Garnet, Mali Garnet, Andradite-Grossular
Natural or man made	Natural
Origin	Mali
Height	50.8
Gem State	Carved
Color	Green
Transparency	Translucent

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