Description

Stunning, hand carved raven skull.  This piece is carved from jet, which is considered to be a gemstone.  Jet is formed from millions of years old decomposed wood, that has changed form due to extreme pressure.  It is not considered a mineral, but a mineraloid.  A mineraloid is a naturally occurring mineral-like substance that is non-crystalline in nature.  Examples of other mineraloids include opals and pearls.

Jet can be either black or dark brown, and may also contain pyrite inclusions. The expression “jet-black,” meaning as dark a black as possible, derives from this material.

This sculpture is approximately 7 inches long and 1 3/4 inches at its widest point.  Very cool piece.