Black Obsidian Skulls With Headphones | Dead To The Noise

💀 Each Skull will be just like the one pictured, with small differences in the carving as each one is hand carved. All perfect quality, one will carefully chosen just for you!

📏 Size: 6.9cm x 9cm x 8cm approx

⚖️ Weight: 500gms approx each

🌎 Source: Mexico

🔮 Black Obsidian: The Guardian of Inner Alchemy

❤️ Base Chakra 

Dark, glossy and seriously cool, these Obsidian skulls have taken the traditional skull carving and given it a very modern personality, complete with oversized headphones and a rather impressive toothy grin.

Carved from polished Black Obsidian, the smooth glassy surface works beautifully with the design. The rounded skull contrasts with the deeply carved eye sockets, individually defined teeth and chunky headphones wrapping around either side of the head.

The skull itself is one of humanity's most enduring symbols. While historically connected with mortality and the cycle of life, it can also represent transformation, knowledge, resilience and the reminder to make the most of the time we have.

The headphones give that symbolism a completely different spin. Music can transport us, shift our mood, bring back memories and give us a way of shutting out everything else for a while. Together, the skull and headphones make a rather brilliant modern symbol for following your own rhythm, blocking out unnecessary noise and being completely comfortable doing your own thing.

Black Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed when silica-rich lava cools rapidly before substantial crystals have time to develop. Its naturally dark, glassy appearance takes a beautiful polish, which is particularly striking across the smooth surfaces of these carvings.

Metaphysically, Black Obsidian is associated with grounding, protection, self-reflection and strong energetic boundaries. Combined with the skull and headphones, it couldn't really be a more appropriate reminder to occasionally tune everything else out and listen to yourself.

Quirky, beautifully carved and carrying plenty of attitude. Whatever they're listening to, judging by those grins, it's clearly good. 😂💀🎧

💀 Crystal Skulls

There is something about a crystal skull that immediately captures attention. Perhaps it is the incredible detail of the carving, the mineral itself or the symbolism of a form that has fascinated humanity for centuries.

The skull has appeared throughout human history as a powerful symbol of mortality, knowledge, transformation and the cycle of life. Rather than simply representing death, it can remind us of the value of life, the wisdom gained through experience and the continual process of change, growth and renewal.

Crystal skulls also have a fascinating modern mythology surrounding them.

One of the best-known stories is the legend of the thirteen crystal skulls, which describes a group of skulls believed to hold ancient knowledge relating to humanity and the Earth. According to the legend, when the thirteen are eventually brought together, their collective knowledge will become available to humanity.

It is an intriguing story, but one we believe should be shared as legend rather than established archaeological history. Scientific examination of several of the world's most famous crystal skulls has found evidence of comparatively modern carving and polishing techniques, and the large crystal skulls studied to date have not been authenticated as ancient pre-Columbian artefacts.

That has done very little to diminish the fascination surrounding them.

Over time, crystal skulls have developed their own place within modern spiritual and crystal practices. Some privately held skulls have travelled to gatherings and spiritual events, and people who work with crystal skulls sometimes describe deeply personal experiences of meditation, healing, connection and insight while in their presence.

Metaphysically, crystal skulls are associated with wisdom, consciousness, transformation, ancestral knowledge and looking beyond the surface to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves.

The mineral from which each skull is carved adds another layer to its symbolism. Clear Quartz may be associated with clarity and amplification, Obsidian with grounding and self-reflection, Amethyst with intuition and awareness, while Jasper can bring themes of stability, strength and connection with the Earth.

If you find yourself particularly drawn to a crystal skull, there doesn't need to be an elaborate process to connect with it. Spend some time holding it, meditate with it, place it somewhere meaningful or simply allow your relationship with the piece to develop naturally.

Whether you are drawn to them for their symbolism, mineralogy, craftsmanship, metaphysical associations or simply because there is something undeniably fascinating about a beautifully carved skull, each one can hold a very different meaning for the person who chooses it.

Perhaps that is where the real mystery of the crystal skull begins. 💀✨