The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals in Hillsboro, Oregon, houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the finest in the United States. The Museum building, originally constructed as the private residence of Richard and Helen Rice, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its unique architectural style, natural stonework, and the extraordinary native Oregon woodwork found throughout the building.
One of the bedrooms in the house is now the Sharleen K. and William Harvey Sr. Lapidary Arts Gallery which includes cut and polished works of art, gemstones, and one-of-a-kind carvings. Shown below are some of the one-of-a-kind carvings which are on display.
More from the Rice Museum
Agate Gallery: Polyhedroid Agates (Photo Diary)
Northwest Mineral Gallery: Some Oregon Minerals (Photo Diary)
Northwest Mineral Gallery: Thundereggs (Photo Diary)
Rock Museum: The Lapidary Arts Gallery (Photo Diary)
Agate Gallery: Some Agates from Brazil (Photo Diary)
Northwest Mineral Gallery: Some Washington Minerals (Photo Diary)
Rock Museum: Faceting Display (Photo Diary)
Northwest Mineral Gallery: Jasper (Photo Diary)