Hand-Painted Mallard Wood Keychain - 6 cm

€8,90

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High-quality solid wood

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Bright colors painted by hand

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Symbol of fidelity and love

Carry a touch of alpine nature and the excellence of Dolfi craftsmanship with you. This splendid keychain captures the majesty of the male Mallard in a 6 cm three-dimensional sculpture. Admire the chromatic fidelity: from the iridescent green head to the bright yellow beak, and the brilliant blue-green speculum on its wings, every detail of the plumage is rendered with impeccable clarity and precision.

Crafted entirely from maple wood, chosen for its fineness and compactness ideal for small sculptures, this pendant is the most authentic expression of Val Gardena’s sculptural art. The natural wood grain is enhanced by skilled hand-painting that brings life and luster to the surface. It is completed with a sturdy polished silver-plated metal structure, featuring a clip carabiner and a split ring, ensuring daily practicality and durability, transforming a simple accessory into a small masterpiece of art.

The Mallard, as a wild and migratory duck, symbolizes freedom, adaptability, and a deep connection to the element of water and the cycles of nature. In folk traditions, especially those of the Alps and Tyrol, depictions of wild animals are often considered good luck charms or embody the richness of local wildlife. The male, with its splendid and vibrant plumage, is a reminder of beauty, vitality, and naturalistic mastery, celebrating precision in capturing its typical pose on the water.

The tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena dates back to the 17th century. Historically, local artisans, during the long winter months, dedicated themselves to creating sacred objects for the church, but also secular figures such as animals, toys, and small votive statuettes, which were then sold in European markets. The representation of local and common animals like the Mallard (found in Alpine rivers and lakes) is part of this "naturalistic" tradition. These small objects, initially traded by "tragers" (carriers) who traveled throughout Europe, today keep alive the memory of an art that combines functionality (as in the case of the keychain) with the incomparable Tyrolean sculptural mastery.

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Italy: 2-4 days
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