A-Grade Tugtupite Skull (93 g) UV Reactive

A heart of colour hidden in stone.

In ordinary light, vivid pink Tugtupite spreads across the pale surface of this hand carved skull. Turn it in your hands and the colour appears again on the other side, among natural dark markings and softer cream tones. Under UV light, the pink areas glow a striking red, revealing another side of the same sculpture.

I carved this 93 gram skull to give the stone’s colour room to speak. Its defined brow, deep eye sockets and carefully shaped jaw give it a strong presence, while every natural marking remains part of its character. This is the exact skull shown in the photographs.

The meaning of Tugtupite

Tugtupite is often associated with the heart, love and emotional honesty. For those who work with stones spiritually, it can serve as a reminder that opening the heart means welcoming more than joy. It can also mean making space for grief, old memories or feelings that have waited a long time to be heard.

A skull can symbolise awareness and the wisdom gained through experience. Together with Tugtupite, this form invites a quiet question: What am I ready to acknowledge, and what am I ready to let soften?

The change under UV light makes that idea almost visible. What seems gentle pink in daylight reveals a brilliant red when the light changes. I see it as a beautiful symbol of the inner life ... there is often more present than we first allow ourselves to see.

Whether you choose it as a companion for reflection or simply as a rare piece of carved mineral art, this skull has a presence that reaches far beyond its size.