Red Jasper Skull - Top Quality Mineral - Wonderful Details - Height: 120 mm - Width: 105 mm- 1412 g

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Specimen: red jasper skull from South Africa, 1412 g, 120 x 105 x 85 mm; scientific name not specified; a polished top quality mineral with rich details.

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The skull is a powerful and multipurpose symbol in cultures around the world, representing a wide range of meanings from death and rebirth to protection and wisdom.
In some schools of Buddhism, such as Tibetan Buddhism, skulls symbolize the impermanence of life and help to meditate on the cyclical nature of life and death, the abandonment of the ego and detachment from earthly ties. Even in Hinduism, the god Shiva is sometimes depicted with a skull to symbolize his ability to conquer death and guide change.
Madagascar red jasper was discovered only in the last few decades, during the 20th century. Its discovery occurred in the western and southern regions of Madagascar, an island famous for its wealth of natural resources, including fossils and precious stones.
The name "jasper" comes from Ancient Greek and means "stained stone" or "finger stone," referring to its veining and patterns that can resemble fingerprints.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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The skull is a powerful and multipurpose symbol in cultures around the world, representing a wide range of meanings from death and rebirth to protection and wisdom.
In some schools of Buddhism, such as Tibetan Buddhism, skulls symbolize the impermanence of life and help to meditate on the cyclical nature of life and death, the abandonment of the ego and detachment from earthly ties. Even in Hinduism, the god Shiva is sometimes depicted with a skull to symbolize his ability to conquer death and guide change.
Madagascar red jasper was discovered only in the last few decades, during the 20th century. Its discovery occurred in the western and southern regions of Madagascar, an island famous for its wealth of natural resources, including fossils and precious stones.
The name "jasper" comes from Ancient Greek and means "stained stone" or "finger stone," referring to its veining and patterns that can resemble fingerprints.

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Details

Mineral Form
Red Jasper Skull - Top Quality Mineral - Wonderful Details
Weight
1412 g
Country of Origin
South Africa
Height
120 mm
Width
105 mm
Depth
85 mm
ItalyVerified
12065
Objects sold
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