Real human cranium / calvarium medical specimen. The teeth are often preserved

The teeth are often preserved and found in sediments in the North Sea

17cm x16cm x 7cm

This has then been coated in a gesso like substance and then painted over the top

The beadwork that is just above the join is missing a few beads as can be seen in the pictures

but I think that this wear just gives it provenance and a truly authentic look

Real human cranium / calvarium medical specimen. The teeth are often preservedThis cranium must have been part of a complete skull as it still has the pins on which, hooks held the cranium in place. Unfortunately, it has become separated from the rest of the skull at some stage in the past. The cranium is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks and also has a nice Wormian bone at the junction of the frontal and sagittal sutures.