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.
Black Obsidian
Black Obsidian is natural volcanic glass formed when silica-rich molten rock cools too rapidly to develop an orderly crystal structure. It is typically black to brownish black, takes a highly reflective polish, and may show subtle natural variations in tone, inclusions, or flow structure.
I believe in obsidian’s grounding, protective energy and its connection with truth. I would keep it close as a boundary around my own energy, especially when other people’s negativity starts taking up too much space in my day.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: approximately 5–5.5
SG: approximately 2.3–2.6
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.
Protect its glassy edges and fine details from drops, hard impacts, and contact with harder stones. Clean with water and a soft cloth; do not use abrasive products.
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.