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Carved Philippine Tektite of Alien Skull–194 gr. Meteorite Impact–Bicolite
Tektite Locality: Bicol Province, Philippines
Carved in Bangkok, Thailand
Exquisitely Carved from a single, Large Tektite from the Philippines that weighed over 300 grams.
GIANT CARVED BICOL TEKTITE ALIEN SKULL – 194.5 GRAMS
Individual tektites from the Bicol Province of the Philippines rarely exceed 100 grams, and among the few larger specimens that do exist, most are relatively plain, lacking the shape, character, and visual appeal sought by collectors. This exceptional specimen was different.
Because tektites are essentially natural meteoritic glass, they are notoriously difficult to carve. Recognizing the potential of this unusually large specimen, I commissioned a master carver in Thailand renowned for working with challenging materials. My brother suggested carving it into an alien skull, inspired by the tektite\'s original shape—and the results exceeded all expectations.
The carving displays remarkable craftsmanship, with outstanding detail throughout the facial structure, eye sockets, and teeth. To preserve the specimen\'s authenticity, the carver intentionally left the lower portion of the skull in its natural state, allowing collectors to clearly see the original pitted surface texture characteristic of genuine tektites and confirming its natural origin.
This impressive carving measures just over 3 inches (7.6 cm) in length and approximately 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) in width, while weighing a substantial 194.5 grams.
A truly unique fusion of natural extraterrestrial material and artistic craftsmanship, this giant Bicol tektite skull is both a conversation piece and a rare collector\'s specimen.
Tektites, fromthe Greek tektos, occurs when an asteroid impacts the Earth and causes terrestrialrocks to liquefy as they are splashed into the upper atmosphere and returnsto Earth as solidified glass.
A tektite’sshape is aerodynamically determined by its degree of orientation as it fallsback to Earth. As it cools, the molten rock contracts which forms contractiongrooves and gas bubbles that leave attractive patterns as the tektitehardens.Both virtuesare visible on this current specimen.
