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One Natural Ram’s Skull Encased in Pale-Pink Halite Crystals

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One Natural Ram’s Skull Encased in Pale-Pink Halite Crystals
Halite is the mineralogical name for salt. These were originally purchased at the Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show from an Australian Opal miner, who, in turn, had acquired it from an Aboriginal in the Outback by trading a bottle of whiskey and some sort of firearm. The Aboriginal told the miner he had found this unique, mineralized relic on the shore of Lake Eyre, which is a huge lake-bed (usually dry) that floods every few years, then proceeds to dry out. Lake Eyre is the lowest point below sea level on the Australian Continent. When it does flood occasionally, its waters are exceedingly saline, and the ram’s skull was no doubt submerged for several months during the formation of the Halite crystals.
They obviously are not plugged (sealed) as required by the Washington Department of Fish and Game for all sheep horns and after several discussion the opinion of the Washington Department of Fish and Gameis that the salt encased horns are okay for sale.
This amazing piece of artwork has an incredible story behind it and what a story it is. We have not been able to authenticate the story andsee it as an amazing piece and artwork with a great story included. The artwork has been sealed in a plexi-glass case and are up for sale as-is.