Maple Wood Handcrafted Elephant Puzzle Val Gardena

€24,95 €49,90

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Smooth lime wood

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Flattened Curves

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Hand-smoothed linden wood

Add a touch of playful elegance to your home with the Wooden Puzzle Elephant, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that combines the ancient tradition of Val Gardena sculpture with a modern, minimalist design. This sculpture, in a warm, light wood tone with visible natural grain, captures the elephant in a static yet charming profile, typical of a simple and curved aesthetic.

The lines are soft and rounded, enhancing the compactness and serenity of the figure. Details such as the stylized incised eye, small tusks, and curved trunk add character without overpowering the design. The smooth, polished finish is the result of careful workmanship that enhances the natural grain of the material, accentuated by a light waxing or polishing.

Made in the single size of 25 cm, this piece is hand-carved using precious maple wood, as is traditional for Dolfi sculptures of this size. Maple not only offers exceptional durability but also lends itself perfectly to the natural unpainted finish, preserving the authenticity and unmistakable warmth of mountain wood.

In universal iconography, the elephant is a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom, longevity, and prosperity. Its massive size and patient nature make it the emblem of emotional stability and determination. This stylized and minimalist representation, with its essential lines and tranquil pose, embodies precisely the inner serenity and good fortune that the elephant is destined to bring into the home, combining aesthetics with a profound symbolic value.

The art of wood carving in Val Gardena, which began in the 17th century, has evolved from the production of sacred figures to the expression of secular subjects and contemporary design objects. The creation of objects that also serve as "geduldspiele" (patience games) or puzzles represents a modern branch of this tradition, where the artisan's skill applies not only to aesthetic form but also to playful functionality. Each piece continues the centuries-old history of Dolomitic craftsmanship, ensuring a unique and durable object, carved with the same care reserved for religious statues.

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

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