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SKU: 1680506A00600C

Kneeling Shepherd with Bagpipes - Wood Carving from Val Gardena

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Maple wood, hand painted
Brush Painted
Unique details, hand-carved
Color variations
measure

📌 Size Notice
The listed size refers to standing figures. Animals and other characters are scaled accordingly, so they may appear smaller or larger.

Description

This refined sculpture immortalizes a moment of tender devotion, depicting a young shepherd kneeling while playing his bagpipes. The entire composition expresses profound humility and tenderness, essential characteristics for any sacred representation signed Val Gardena.

Dolfi craftsmanship emerges in the fluidity of the dress folds, painted in a serene sage green, and in the contrast with the terracotta-colored wide-brimmed hat. The meticulously applied finish features earthy and subdued tones, designed to reveal the natural grain of the underlying wood and give the statue a precious patinated and antique appearance, without any excessive shine.

Each piece is the fruit of the skill of our master carvers. We offer different color variations, including the classic color (C), the natural finish (N), and the refined three shades of brown (3G). The available sizes, from 6 cm up to 56 cm, are made following our artisanal logic: carving uses precious maple wood for smaller sizes and switches to linden wood for the most imposing 56 cm variant, ensuring stability, detail, and quality in every format.

Detail & Meaning
1) Iconographic and symbolic elements: Kneeling shepherd, bagpipe, maple wood, hand painting.
2) Religious meaning: The kneeling shepherd symbolizes humility and devotion, central figures in the Nativity narrative. The bagpipe, while not having an intrinsic religious meaning, evokes a pastoral and joyful celebratory atmosphere. The maple wood and hand painting emphasize the craftsmanship and care in the creation, reflecting the sacredness of the work.
Story
The shepherd with the bagpipes, while not being a canonized saint, is an iconic and deeply symbolic figure in the Nativity scene tradition. He represents the humility, simple joy, and devotion of the shepherds who were the first to welcome the birth of Jesus. His presence evokes the pastoral melody that accompanied the sacred event, a spontaneous hymn of faith and wonder. The veneration of this figure is manifested in the affection with which it is placed at the center of Christmas scenes, reminding everyone of the importance of simplicity and music as an expression of faith.
Shipping & Returns

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Delivery times:

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

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Tracking included - you will receive the number to track your shipment.

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

What you need:

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