Wooden Moose and Bark Sculpture, Naturalia Collection

SKU: 2309800000000N

Wooden Moose and Bark Sculpture, Naturalia Collection

€27,90

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High-quality natural wood

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Bark carving

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Hand-carved details

Let yourselves be enchanted by the purity of Nordic forms with this stylized Moose sculpture, a masterpiece that celebrates material contrast. The animal is represented with an essential and majestic profile, where nature merges with artisan art.

The body and the majestic antlers of the Moose play on a unique visual duality: the outer contours are covered with natural tree bark, rough and dark, which gives a wild and authentic look. In contrast, the heart of the figure is smooth and reveals the clear and subtle beauty of the wood, with delicate grain and a matte, smooth finish to the touch.

The only chromatic touch is given by the soft bright red fabric scarf, gracefully tied around the neck, which adds a decorative and festive element, creating a vibrant contrast with the neutral tones of the mountain.

This 14 cm sculpture is entirely hand-carved by our master carvers in Val Gardena. Due to its small size, it is made of precious maple wood, known for its compactness and ability to enhance the finest details of the workmanship. A piece of alpine design that combines tradition and modernity.

The Moose, or Reindeer, is a powerful symbol associated with the Nordic and alpine regions, embodying silent strength, resilience, and a connection to the spirits of the forest. Artistically, its stylized representation in this sculpture evokes a sense of minimalist and natural design. The use of contrast between rough bark and polished wood is not accidental: it symbolizes the union between the ruggedness of wildlife (the bark) and the purity of the soul (the inner wood), a dualism that reflects the philosophy of mountain living. The red scarf adds a touch of human and domestic warmth, mitigating the wild aspect of the figure and making it a perfect emblem of winter festivities and mountain hospitality.

Wood carving in Val Gardena is a centuries-old tradition that began in the 17th century, initially linked to the production of sacred figures. Over time, master sculptors expanded their repertoire to include subjects related to alpine fauna and local folklore, such as the Elk. These subjects are not only decorative but tell the story of a community that lives in symbiosis with the mountains. The choice to use bark as a finishing element is a recent and innovative tribute to this history, recovering raw materials to create works of art that enhance the sustainability and profound knowledge of wooden materials typical of Gardena craftsmanship.

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Italy: 2-4 days
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