Valle de Merveilles (France) Hands-Up Petroglyph — 4×6" Hand-Sculpted Clay Wall Art

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A subtle homage to ancient expression carved into French stone. This 4×6-inch wall piece is hand‑crafted from clay, enriched with gentle ochre and earth‑tone pigments to reflect the warm sandstone or limestone textures where this glyph lives. The original symbol—an anthropomorphic face with raised, hand‑like extensions—hails from France’s rich rock‑art heritage, where Upper Paleolithic caves such as Lascaux and Pair‑non‑Pair reveal human, animal, and symbolic imagery engraved or painted on stone surfaces. These visual marks are thought to hold ritualistic, communal, or spiritual meaning for prehistoric creators. Rendered with minimalist grace, this sculpture brings that centuries-old dialogue into modern spaces—quiet, tactile, and contemplative. Details: Size: 4×6 inches (5x7 framed) Materials: Hand-mixed clay with soft ochre and sandstone tones Surface inspired by aged limestone and sandstone glyph textures Ready to hang Why You’ll Love It: A minimalist tribute to ancient European rock art Earthy, tactile finish carries gentle cultural echoes Perfect for lovers of subtle historic resonance and artisanal understatement

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FAQ

Is this safe for... ?

KIDS: NO.

ANIMALS: NO.

Handle slowly and carefully. There are sharp fragments in this product.

What is the clay made of?

The clay is made with a blend of translucent Sculpey III, iron oxides for pigmentation, and natural pigmented fragments that were hand foraged and processed.

How do I sculpt with it?

Handle slowly and carefully. There are sharp fragments within.

Hand mix the polymer after unpackaging to rewarm the clay and aid in pliability.

To maximize the amount of fragments visible in your piece, roll the clay thin to get the most surface area possible. Use other medium beneath for maximum product use.

Shape your piece normally. Pay careful attention to the surface of your piece. Push the clay around the fragments at the surface of your clay to create the texture you'd like to see.

How do I fire it?

Same instructions as Sculpey III.

275 for 15 minutes per 1/4" thickness.

How do I seal it?

Sealing the clay helps hold the surface fragments in place after firing. I use a few layers of mod-podge for small pieces. For larger pieces, I apply UV resin then mod-podge.