Sculpture & Aesthetics
A dragon skull is the sort of thing we would happily rearrange a shelf for. There’s something irresistible about seeing an imagined creature given teeth, eye sockets, and a jaw you can follow with your fingers. You start wondering about the rest of it—how large it might have been, what those horns would have looked like on a living animal. A good skull leaves you with a creature to imagine.
That is what we enjoy working on: the long, low profile, the sweep of the horns, the plates around the eyes. We pay attention to how these parts fit together, so the head feels convincing from the side as well as the front. Deep recesses give the polished stone places to fall into shadow, while its natural markings run through the face. It has the satisfying strangeness of something you might hope to find in a very unusual natural history collection.
Angolan Quartz
Angolan Quartz is a geographic trade description for transparent to translucent quartz sourced from Angola, not a separate mineral variety. It is composed of silica and may contain natural veils, growth lines, color zones, fractures, or mineral inclusions that become more visible through polishing.
I believe in clear quartz’s energy of clarity, intention, and amplification. I would choose Angolan Quartz when setting out on something important, to give my intention a place in the workshop and keep returning to what matters.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: 7
SG: approximately 2.65–2.66
Natural Variation & Care
Natural veils, inclusions and variations in color are part of the material’s character. Appearance may vary with lighting and screen settings.
Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, then dry. Avoid strong impacts and thermal shock; do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaning on large or visibly fractured pieces.
Take particular care around the horns, crest points, teeth, and lateral plates; support the sculpture from its solid base rather than lifting it by projecting details.
Shipping & Returns
Each piece is carefully packed to protect its carved surfaces during transit.