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Maple Wood Hedgehog Animal Sculpture, Val Gardena Craft

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Maple Wood Hedgehog Animal Sculpture, Val Gardena Craft

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Fine pine wood
Hand carved
Natural details in bark
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Description

This charming carved hedgehog is a celebration of the encounter between art and nature. The sculpture captures the friendly essence of the animal through a stylized and organic design that skillfully plays with material contrasts.

Crafted with the mastery that only Val Gardena artisans can express, the lower body and snout are shaped from maple wood, hand-polished to a smooth, silky finish that enhances the light, natural grain. Its 11 cm size makes it perfect for any corner of the home.

The visual and tactile contrast is created by the back, where a section of darker, heavily textured wood—evoking the roughness of bark—abstractly simulates the quills. This detail offers a unique sensory experience, while the gentle expression, given by the small eye and engraved smile, makes this hedgehog a small design masterpiece that adds warmth and character to any environment.

Detail & Meaning
Sebbene non sia una figura strettamente religiosa, il porcospino (o riccio) è un simbolo ricco di significati nel mondo animale. È universalmente riconosciuto come emblema di <strong>protezione e difesa</strong>, grazie alla sua corazza di aculei che gli permette di affrontare i pericoli con cautela. In questa scultura Dolfi, tuttavia, l'espressione stilizzata e amichevole, unita alla forma tondeggiante e accogliente, ne esalta anche l'aspetto di <strong>creatura gentile e protettiva</strong>, suggerendo che la vera forza risiede nell'equilibrio tra difesa e mitezza. Artisticamente, il forte contrasto tra la levigatezza del legno d’acero del ventre e la ruvidità del legno utilizzato per il dorso enfatizza il dualismo della natura stessa: la vulnerabilità e la forza in un unico, armonioso oggetto.
Story
L'intaglio degli animali selvatici e domestici ha radici profonde nella tradizione scultorea della Val Gardena, sviluppatasi parallelamente all'arte sacra sin dal XVII secolo. Originariamente, gli artigiani utilizzavano i periodi invernali per produrre piccole sculture in legno (come figure di animali o giocattoli) che venivano poi vendute in tutta Europa. Queste opere non erano solo oggetti decorativi, ma testimoni dell'abilità tecnica e della capacità di osservazione del mondo naturale tipica dei maestri gardenesi. Il porcospino si inserisce in questa linea di creazioni laiche e naturalistiche, mantenendo viva la tradizione dell'artigianato artistico che trasforma un semplice pezzo di legno d'acero in un'opera d'arte domestica.
Shipping & Returns

Free shipping in Europe over €79

Delivery times:

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

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Costs calculated automatically at checkout based on weight and destination.

You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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