Citrine & Lepidolite Skull Carving, Brazil

A dialogue between precision hand-carving and raw, untamed mineral growth. This exceptional carving is masterfully rendered from a single block of natural Brazilian Citrine, transitioning from a translucent, honey-hued crown to a clear, crystalline base. In a rare display of geological contrast, a dense outcropping of violet Lepidolite mica remains attached to the posterior, creating a textured "mohawk" of shimmering, lilac-toned scales. The anatomical carving is refined yet soft, prioritizing the flow of light through the citrine’s internal veils and phantoms. This is not a mass-produced carving; it is a considered design object that balances the macabre with the ethereal, making it a definitive centerpoint for an avant-garde collection. STONE & ORIGIN Sourced from Brazil, this piece features genuine, non-heat-treated Citrine. The characteristic smoky-gold hue is the result of natural irradiation over millennia. The attached Lepidolite is a lithium-rich phyllosilicate mineral, i