Appropriately, this striking sculpture is carved from a carnelian specimen that has a dark cast to it. We can see this lovely carnelian specimen once had a hollow cavity that gradually filled, giving us a bright and cheerful left side of the crystal skull, reminding us of warming sunshine. In contrast, the face and right side features a darkness within. This is separated by lighter material visible within. These features may have been created by the dynamics of the surfaces inside the stone as they slowly mineralized to close the cavity. The well carved scorpion companion is relaxed and alert at the same time. Excellently detailed with captivating coloration!

The Scorpion crystal skull sculpture is one in the set of the Five Poisons Carnelian Crystal Skulls from Skullis.

A breath-taking complement of five Super Realistic crystal skull sculptures with their "五毒" Five Poisons companions in amazing detail. Frighteningly fascinating and each incredibly beautiful regardless of how one feels about actual spiders and such! Each is carved from superior specimens of our latest supply of excellent carnelian from Brazil. In this set of carvings we can see opaque white chalcedony transition in translucency and colors including yellow, orange, and even intense red. Crystal lined vugs and geode like cavities are common, as are areas of truly gem quality carnelian. The Five Poisons crystal skull sculptures carved from this lovely carnelian can be even more captivating with backlighting. These are beautiful sculptures carved from beautiful carnelian that will be thoroughly appreciated every time they are experienced!

The "五毒" Five Poisons crystal skulls feature the most common symbols in ancient Chinese culture for the dangerous creepy crawlies that appear with the coming of summer and warm weather. Traditionally children wore coin amulets with depictions of the centipede, toad, snake, spider, and scorpion as talismans of protection from these and similar dangers which might be encountered while playing. Along with their other perceived characteristics, each of the five poisons are associated with powerful magic and high alchemy. Interestingly, a brief online search also provides a fascinating modern aspect of the Five Poisons.
The Scorpion represents change, death, and rebirth. It symbolizes transformation and a different way of seeing the world and experiences. The scorpion encourages letting go of old habits and situations to make way for the new, including cutting away behaviors that enable those who are holding on to dependence of others instead of becoming self sufficient. Scorpions symbolize an affinity for solitude and independence, setting boundaries, and leaving that which is familiar and comfortable to move forward into new experiences.

Scorpions represent a person’s strength and the inspiration brought about by the showing of, and living with, that strength. They represent sexuality and intense passion, and the ability to be vulnerable without embarrassment. While the scorpion energy is fiercely protective and defensive when necessary, they also represent the importance of temperance and the need to practice patience, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Scorpions can signify areas in life that are being avoided due to emotional distress and hurt attached to a situation. Fortunately they also assist us to weather such experiences without developing lasting detrimental repercussions. The symbol of the scorpion also suggests caution is wise, and encourages giving attention to issues that may be causing one to harbor discontent and fear which may result in these energies being expressed in a self destructive way. Again, the scorpion reminds one to accept, let go, and move onward with one’s own growth processes.

In addition scorpions can represent the psychic ability of psychometry and one’s affinity for tactile sensations. They are symbols of clarification, focus and concentration, mysticism, mystery, secrecy, and stealth. Scorpions can represent the acquisition of knowledge, as well as healing, inspiration, and resilience. Scorpions are also considered to be protectors and defenders, in many aspects symbolizing life and vital energy, and the preservation of such through protection. Scorpions represent a warning of danger and treachery, the detoxification and transformation of poisons, defensiveness and retaliation, rebellion and survival, strategy, boldness, and reflecting negativity back to its source.