{"product_id":"white-jade-skull-owl-carving","title":"“Messenger of Death” White Jade Skull \u0026 Owl Carving – 9\" Collector Sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Messenger of Death” White Jade Skull \u0026amp; Owl Carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commanding white jade sculpture bringing together two powerful and enduring symbols: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe owl and the skull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 x 9 x 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and weighing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,734 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessenger of Death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has the presence of a true collector centerpiece. A highly detailed owl rises above the skull with its wings fully extended, creating a dramatic, balanced silhouette that feels equal parts sculpture, altar object, and symbolic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pale white jade gives the carving an almost ethereal quality, with subtle natural variations throughout the stone. Fine feather detailing covers the owl’s expansive wings, while the skull below features deeply carved eye sockets, defined cheekbones, nasal structure, and individual teeth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed by the Lifted Realm Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis carving received its name from the Lifted Realm community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Messenger of Death”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was submitted by community member \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKendra Quicksall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and chosen as the name for this extraordinary piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name captures the relationship between the owl and skull beautifully—the owl appearing almost as a watcher, guardian, or messenger perched above the symbol of mortality and transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbolism of the Owl \u0026amp; Skull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has long been associated with wisdom, intuition, heightened perception, mystery, and the ability to see what others may overlook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of humanity’s oldest symbols of mortality, impermanence, transformation, and the cycle of life and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create a powerful composition that may be interpreted as a symbol of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewisdom through transformation, awareness of the unseen, protection, mortality, and the mysteries beyond ordinary perception\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meaning of symbolic art is deeply personal, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessenger of Death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites its collector to form their own relationship with the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA True Statement Carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is far more substantial than a typical crystal carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wide wingspan, sculptural proportions, and striking white jade make it especially suited for a:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal or sacred altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeditation space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkull collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbolic art collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual or ceremonial space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatement interior display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts scale allows it to command attention from across a room while still rewarding close examination of the intricate carving work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Messenger of Death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed By:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lifted Realm community member Kendra Quicksall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Jade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winged Owl Above Skull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\" x 9\" x 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2,734 grams \/ approximately 6.03 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural white to soft ivory tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collector Carving \/ Altar Sculpture \/ Symbolic Stone Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1,799\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a natural stone carving, subtle variations in color, translucency, mineral patterning, and surface character may be present. 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