Stylized Wooden Tree Sculpture in Maple and Natural Bark Handmade

€57,90

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High-quality natural wood

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Local crafts

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Unique handcrafted workmanship

This extraordinary handcrafted sculpture captures the essence of the alpine forest in an essential and modern art form. Handcrafted by sculptors from Val Gardena, the stylized tree stands out for a powerful material contrast that celebrates the beauty of wood in its entirety, combining geometric purity and wild nature.

The central sections, the trunk and the base, which create the ascending conical silhouette, are expertly crafted from maple wood, the preferred choice for 30 cm sculptures. This wood features a smooth and polished finish, enhancing the light and uniform grain. This perfection clashes and blends harmoniously with the authentic rough texture of the natural bark, which covers the outer edges and lower surfaces of the branches.

Every crack, every ripple of the dark and reddish bark tells the story of the mountain, creating an unmistakable tactile and visual three-dimensionality. With its 30 cm height, this piece is ideal for adding a touch of sophisticated nature and excellent craftsmanship to your decor.

The tree, in its conical and ascending form, is a universal symbol of life, growth, and connection between earth and sky. This Stylized Tree, despite its modern essentiality, recalls the symbolism of the Tree of Life and, in a Christian context, the Christmas Tree, an emblem of hope and renewal. The strong dualism between the rough bark (the earth, the roots) and the smooth wood (the spirit, perfection) enhances its profound meaning, making it a meditative as well as decorative object, reflecting the balance between what is wild and what is man-made.

The sculpture of natural elements, such as trees and animals, has deep roots in the artistic tradition of Val Gardena, alongside the more well-known sacred art. Since the 17th century, local artisans have utilized the resources of the alpine forest not only for religious statues but also to create decorative objects that brought the essence of nature into homes. The combined use of worked wood and raw materials like bark represents a modern evolution of this mastery, keeping alive the indissoluble link between the artist, the material, and the Dolomite landscape. This technique enhances the ability of Dolfi sculptors to interpret raw material in a contemporary key.

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Italy: 2-4 days
Europe: 3-7 days
Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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