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5" Red Jasper Crystal Skull

5" Red Jasper Crystal Skull

$279.99 USD
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Hand-carved from natural Red Jasper, this human skull features brick red, brown-red, and deeper mineral tones with natural veins and markings. Red Jasper is an opaque quartz material known for its earthy red color, fine grain, and durable polish. The polished stone carries these natural variations across the crown, facial structure, and defined jaw.

Material: 100% Natural Red Jasper, deep brick to dark reddish-brown, typically opaque with earthy texture
Width * Depth * Height: 5.0" × 3.8" × 3.3" (127 × 97 × 84 mm)
Weight Range: 1300-1400g
Stone Origin: South Africa
Edition: Core Collection

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Left-front view of a 4.5-inch Red Jasper human skull carving
5" Red Jasper Crystal Skull $279.99

The Material

Red Jasper is an opaque, microcrystalline quartz-based material composed primarily of silica. Its red, brick-red, and brown-red colors are commonly associated with iron oxides. Natural material may also contain darker mineral areas, pale veins, spots, or bands. The distribution of these features varies throughout the stone, producing individual differences in color depth and pattern.

The Craft

Each skull is carved from a selected block of natural stone and progressively shaped to define the brow ridge, orbital cavities, nasal opening, cheekbones, teeth, and jawline. Successive stages of grinding and polishing refine the surface while preserving the clarity of the anatomical structure.

Because the carving process responds to the characteristics of the individual material, minor variations in proportion and surface detail may occur.

Form & Meaning

The human skull is one of the most enduring forms in art. Stripped of expression and identity, it reduces the human figure to its underlying structure.

Across different artistic traditions, the skull has been used to reflect on mortality, time, equality, and the material nature of human life. In contemporary stone carving, it creates a direct contrast between a universally recognizable anatomical form and the individual character of natural stone.

EXACT PIECE & CARE

EXACT PIECE

You will receive the exact piece shown, with its unique natural color, banding, inclusions, and patterns.

NATURAL VARIATION

As each piece is individually carved from natural stone, dimensions and weight may vary slightly, while color may appear different under varying lighting.

CARE — RED JASPER

Red Jasper is durable but should be protected from hard impacts, abrasives, harsh chemicals, and sudden temperature changes; clean gently with a soft cloth or mild soap and lukewarm water, then dry thoroughly.