Stylized Flying Angel in Maple Wood with Crystal Pendant | Val Gardena Handicraft

€53,90

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Precious wood, luminous crystals

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Bright details

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Spiritual elegance carved

The Flying Angel Dolfi is a perfect synthesis of traditional sacred art and contemporary design. This unique sculpture captures the essence of lightness and protection, depicting a stylized putto in a pose of momentum and flotation.

Entirely handcrafted from maple wood, selected for its fine grain and natural luminosity, the angel's body features a smooth cream-white finish. A strong contrasting element is provided by the separately applied wings, characterized by a more rustic texture and a warm dark brown color, which gives depth and materiality to the work.

The most precious detail is the faceted and colorless crystal pendant, elegantly attached to the outstretched hand. Designed to maximize light refraction, this pendant transforms the angel into a radiant focal point, ideal for hanging or displaying in any home or sacred environment. It is the emblem of the artisan purity of Val Gardena, enriched with a touch of shimmering modernity.

The angel, in this stylized context, represents the herald and divine messenger. The flying pose symbolizes the swiftness and omnipresence of celestial protection. The intentional absence of facial details is not a shortcoming, but a stylistic choice to make the angel a universal symbol of purity, transcending earthly expression. The faceted crystal held in hand is a powerful symbol of divine light, clarity, and truth, a "guiding light" that dispels shadow and illuminates the spiritual path and the home.

The tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena, dating back to the 17th century, is renowned for its ability to infuse life and spirituality into wood. Although classical iconography favors richly detailed figures, this stylized angel fits into a modern line that honors traditional craftsmanship by adapting it to contemporary taste. The figure of the putto, or child angel, has roots in Italian Renaissance art, often used to adorn sacred works and architecture, symbolizing innocence and a celestial presence. The addition of external and reflective elements, such as crystal, is an innovation that allows the sculpture to interact with its surroundings, transforming it into a modern focal point for meditation and design.

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