Description
The legends surrounding the guardian/screaming skull start in England in the 17th century and have become twisted over time. It began as a tradition of keeping the skull of a deceased patriarch and was said to scream if ever removed from its place. Despite this warning, they were actually known as guardian skulls and were usually kept in a customized nook within an important room in the house. The skull was the embodiment of the luck for a household or family. Since then, fiction writers from the Victorian era (and onward) have designated the Guardian Skull with a more ominous meaning through countless ghost stories and thus the folklore surrounding the newly named “screaming skull” spread like wildfire.
Details
- Metal: solid .925 sterling silver
- Pendant dimensions: 23mm x 15mm x 22mm
- Weight: 15 grams
- Collection: Moonlight
- Made in: Los Angeles, USA, in small batches
Questions and Answers
What is a guardian skull?
In 17th century English folklore, the kept skull of a family patriarch, believed to protect the household and bring it luck.
