The Veil Skull (Small)

The skull symbolises the transience of materiality. It is a symbol of death in many cultures of the world. In many cultures, crystal skulls have long been regarded as the guardian of knowledge, because the skull is the only form that has been held in reverence by every religion, every age and every nation. Because of their resemblance to the human head, crystal skulls are very popular objects of meditation. They are credited with healing and the ability to communicate with other worlds. The flask and the crossed shinbones are known at sea as symbols of danger and death. It is also placed on poison bottles as a visual reminder of danger. The piston is a reminder of our mortality. The Kolp also emphasises the need to take each moment as it is and move on with life. The skull, crowned with a rose, is associated with the expression Carpe Diem, meaning ‘seize the day’.