South African Tiger Iron Skull [1k1058]

Tiger iron is an aggregate stone of Golden Tiger Eye, Hematite and Jasper or Chert.  Tiger Iron is primarily found in either South Africa or Western Australia.  This particular carving is from South African Tiger Iron which is comprised of Golden Tiger Eye, Hematite and Jasper.

Tiger Iron in general, is a stone of strength and protection.  It is also a very powerful grounding stone, that can bring you back to reality quite abruptly, especially in case of 'hyper' type personalities, but it is also very effective if you are suffering significant anguish or despair, and need assistance reigning in runaway thoughts that may be hindering you from taking appropriate action.  In deep meditative practice, Tiger Iron can be a protective shield to help you deal with the difficult issues or tasks that you have been putting off; in this sense Tiger Iron can be your strength as well.

Stone carved into the human skull form is a tool that can be used with meditative practice to expand your consciousness.