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Lying Ox Handcrafted in Maple Wood from Val Gardena

SKU: 1680517A00600C

Lying Ox Handcrafted in Maple Wood from Val Gardena

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Fine maple wood
Oil Coloured
Hand-carved details
Color variations
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📌 Size Notice
The listed size refers to standing figures. Animals and other characters are scaled accordingly, so they may appear smaller or larger.

Description

Let yourself be enveloped by the tranquility of this magnificent handcrafted sculpture portraying a Lying Ox in a moment of serene contemplation. Every curve and every shade of color has been shaped by the expert hands of our master sculptors from Val Gardena, heirs to a centuries-old tradition.

The animal is depicted in a resting pose, with rounded and smooth forms that enhance the softness of the subject. The finish, matte or semi-matte, highlights the warm hazelnut brown tones, intensified by shading and realistic details such as the small dark horns and the calm expression in its eyes.

According to Dolfi's production logic, for the available sizes (from 6 cm to 28 cm), this statue is exclusively carved from precious Maple Wood. This wood, known for its compactness and fine grain, allows for impeccable detail definition. You can choose between the vibrant colored finish, the essential elegance of natural wood, or the richness of the three shades of brown, perfect for enriching your Nativity scene or your collection of sacred art.

Detail & Meaning
Il bue sdraiato nel contesto della Natività è una delle figure più antiche e significative del Presepe. Iconograficamente, simboleggia la forza paziente, l'umiltà e il sacrificio. La sua presenza, accanto all'asinello, rappresenta il compimento delle profezie bibliche, in particolare Isaia 1:3: "Il bue conosce il suo proprietario". La posa sdraiata e lo sguardo quieto della nostra scultura trasmettono un senso di profonda accettazione, ricordando il ruolo di testimone silente della Divina Nascita.
Story
La tradizione di includere il bue (o un bovino) nel Presepe risale ai primi racconti apocrifi della Natività e fu consolidata dalle rappresentazioni medievali. San Francesco d'Assisi, nel 1223 a Greccio, incluse animali vivi per rendere la scena più realistica. Nel contesto dell'artigianato della Val Gardena, la scultura di animali del Presepe è un pilastro fin dal XVII secolo. Il bue, intagliato con cura meticolosa, non è solo un elemento decorativo, ma un legame storico con le prime raffigurazioni della grotta di Betlemme, perpetuando una maestria scultorea che ha attraversato i secoli.
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

Professional packaging to protect your handcrafted piece during transport.

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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Wood selection

Everything starts with the choice of fine and sustainable woods, carefully selected for resistance, grain and quality.

Hand carved

Every piece is sculpted by skilled artisans who transform wood into unique shapes, with precision and passion.

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