The Aegis crystal skull sculpture measures 6.5 x 4.2 x 5.0 inches (164x106x128mm) and weighs 5.7 pounds (2602g). It is carved from a black tourmaline included quartz specimen from Brazil. An excellent example of tourmalinated quartz, the long black crystals of tourmaline occur sporadically throughout, presenting a beautiful stark contrast to the transparent quartz matrix. Aegis is a Super Realistic crystal skull carving, meticulously sculpted and polished by the talented designers and artists of Skullis.

Aegis is a crystal skull oriented toward protection and security, helping us to find the sense of safety that brings us to a calm and loving frame of mind. The Aegis crystal skull inspires us to consider the reality that there is never a need to be fearful or uncertain. This is true for what we may experience externally, as well as our own personal thoughts and feelings, because when we are devoted to sharing and expressing our loving nature, we shall receive what it is we have created. Aegis helps us to follow the progression of our experiences and assists us to recognize and understand the beneficial and enlightening aspects of situations we may have initially considered to be discordant or unproductive. The Aegis tourmalinated crystal skull encourages us to discern what lessons can be learned from, and during, an experience, rather than having to wait to understand a situation through retrospective consideration.

The Aegis tourmalinated quartz crystal skull helps us to understand that even with the difficulties we may face in our daily lives, all is as it should be, and each of us has the ability to adapt and persevere. Aegis encourages us to do this with an attitude of optimism, honesty, and alacrity.

Aegis helps us to remember we are something far greater than our temporary physical existence, that our consciousness is an expression of the eternal energy that continues on. The Aegis tourmalinated quartz crystal skull sculpture reminds us we will have many wonderful experiences, this life being just one facet among many, and the true being that we are is a constant that always has, and always will, exist, beyond the limitations of time and space.

The energy of tourmaline naturally cleanses, activates, and enhances the chakras and the energy centers of the physical body, as well as one's mental and emotional aspects.

Tourmaline facilitates insight and new ideas, and bolsters one's confidence in oneself. By enhancing comprehension of situations and issues where one may be ignorant, tourmaline helps one to diminish and release fears that may be inhibiting progress and personal expression.

Tourmaline brings equilibrium to the yin and yang energies, and also brings the aura, the mind, and the emotions into balance, aligning them with each other and with one's spiritual nature.

Throughout history various cultures have used tourmaline as a crystal of discernment to determine the actions required to achieve optimal results for situations. It has also been used to reveal the persons and issues which are responsible for the experiences of difficulties and disharmony. Aboriginal, African, and American Indian shamans utilized tourmaline for protection from all types of physical dangers, and for healing purposes. African shamans have also used it to dispel illusions and as a means of understanding and perceiving the aspect of an individual that is the part of the universal whole.

Tourmaline enables one to examine one's inner self with the understanding that what one experiences within is just as real as one's external experiences. It inspires perseverance and the will to endure, encouraging one to not only meet adversity with peaceful non-resistance, but to also maintain a positive and cheerful attitude, and assists one to surrender one's tendencies to feel persecuted, exploited, and victimized.

Tourmaline brings balance to the right and left hemispheres of the brain and acts to harmonize and intensify energies and actions directed toward healing and manifestation.

Black tourmaline is extremely effective for negating, shielding, and fending off negative energies of all types, including protecting from energetic attacks from others. It has been used to provide protection from spells of malevolent intent, and, in combination with mica, to view the sender while returning the spell to its origin, and with quartz to dissipate the spell while vitalizing the intended victim to increase their health and welfare.

It can be used to protect one from radiation, and to enhance one's physical endurance and stamina, emotional balance, and mental functioning. It is also effective in helping one to keep a positive attitude even during difficult and trying situations. Black tourmaline inspires selflessness, and also sensibility during creative processes.

Black tourmaline also provides grounding, connecting one to the center of the Earth, increasing all aspects of one's good fortune and health in the physical reality, while protecting from spiritual and physical beings that are not oriented in light, harmony, and love.

Black tourmaline vitalizes the reflex points related to the lower back, and has been used to activate and balance the adrenal glands, as well as to treat confusion, heart dis-ease, arthritis, and dyslexia.

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