Sculpture & Aesthetics
We have a soft spot for skulls. The hollow eyes, the cheekbones, that unmistakable grin. Somehow, there’s always room for another—especially when something about it catches you: the shape of the face, an unusual marking, the way it looks from one particular angle. That’s the fascination we bring to carving them.
That affection carries into the carving. We pay attention to the cheekbones, the shape of the jaw, and how the face changes as you turn it in your hand. Natural stone adds another reason to look closer: a vein crossing the brow, a change of color along the cheek, a detail you only notice after living with it for a while. We want to make the kind of skull we would stop to admire—and immediately start making room for.
Yooperlite
Yooperlite is a trade name for sodalite-bearing syenite rather than a formal mineral species. It appears grey to dark grey in normal light, while sodalite-rich areas may fluoresce orange to orange-yellow under suitable ultraviolet illumination; brightness varies with composition, wavelength, and viewing conditions.
I connect with the modern symbolism of Yooperlite: illumination, truth, and awakening. I would choose it when I want the courage to look beneath the surface and stay open to something I have yet to see.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: variable for the mixed rock
SG: not reliably fixed
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.
Dust with a soft cloth or clean briefly with a damp cloth and mild soap before drying. Avoid impacts, soaking, strong chemicals, thermal shock, steam, and ultrasonic cleaning.
Support the carving by its main body or solid base. Protect the teeth, jaw and thin carved edges from knocks and pressure.
Shipping & Returns
Each piece is carefully packed to protect its carved surfaces during transit.