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Quartz statuette, 'Crystal Skull'
Handmade by Guena
Ships from Brazil within 10 days
Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. White quartz confers its pristine beauty on a sculpture by Guena. Symbolic of the passage from the living world to the realm of the dead, the skull evokes a sense of mystery and secrecy, enhanced by stone's natural energy. White quartz is believed to aid meditation, facilitate wisdom and transformation, as well as amplify prayers, wishes, and positive thoughts. Artisan Info: "In 1980 I left behind a career as an accountant and I dove into the artistic universe. I began as an artisan's assistant and a sculptor, and gradually I became fascinated with gems and crystals. Soon after, I was exhibiting my work at local art fairs and markets. "Despite the fact my academic formation revolved around sitting behind a desk, now I can tell you I could never go back to a technical or bureaucratic job I have more patience for art than for logic! "Nowadays I travel throughout Brazil in search of crystals from Bahia, emeralds from Minas Gerais, agates from Rio Grande do Sul, and many other naturally occurring wonders. I continuously learn new techniques and craft different products. I realize I have experienced a great personal transformation. Although many times difficult, I have learned that the path of an artisan is a path without return in which a person experiences beauty to the maximum,