Chapter 06

Skulls made from crystal and gems are among the most astonishing artefacts ever discovered. They seem surprisingly modern and naturalistic. Little is known of their origins, the methods with which they were made, and their age. “E.T” stands in the centre - a bizarre head from smoke quartz which was discovered in Guatemala in 1908. Scientists have proven that it is at least 500 years old. It was precisely worked by manual grinding and polishing. Technically, the process is unbelievably time-consuming. The skull on the left, the aquamarine head “Oceana”, comes from South America. Beside it is the “Shui Ting Er” of light green gemstone from Mongolia. And then an Inca skull out of lapis lazuli. To the right of “E.T.” stands “The Jesuit” made of a clear piece of quartz crystal. The rose quartz skull “Baby Luv” is from Ukraine. And finally, “Magnificent Fire” from red jasper.