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SKU: 1616500A00300C1

Stylized Wooden Owl Sculpture from Val Gardena – Hand-carved

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Let yourselves be enchanted by our Stylized Owl, a masterpiece of carving that combines the traditional craftsmanship of Val Gardena with a modern and captivating design. This compact and rounded sculpture captures the essence of vigilance with its large round eyes and curious expression, typical of the wise nocturnal bird.

Each piece is shaped and finished by hand. Admire the rich chromaticism: the intense red-orange of the base, skillfully blended with the cream of the face, highlights the engraved plumage details, such as the layered "ears" and the light horizontal grooves. The matte and satin finish enhances the color transitions and allows a glimpse, in lighter variations, of the natural texture of the raw material.

For the available sizes (4 cm, 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, and 12 cm), the sculpture is made of precious maple wood, ensuring impeccable detail definition. For those who desire a unique finish, the evocative variation in Italian olive wood is also available, sought after for its unrepeatable grain.

Detail & Meaning
Il gufo, fin dall'antichità, è universalmente riconosciuto come simbolo di saggezza, conoscenza e intuizione, in quanto associato alla dea greca Atena. Grazie alla sua capacità di vedere chiaramente nel buio, rappresenta la luce che squarcia l'ignoranza e l'abilità di percepire la verità nascosta. Nel folklore moderno, in particolare in Alto Adige e in diverse culture europee, il gufo è considerato un potente portafortuna e un protettore della casa, capace di allontanare le energie negative e portare prosperità. La sua posa eretta e vigile in questa scultura Dolfi riflette perfettamente il ruolo di guardiano silenzioso e saggio.
Story
L'arte dell'intaglio in Val Gardena affonda le sue radici nel XVII secolo, sviluppandosi da una necessità economica invernale a una vera e propria eccellenza riconosciuta a livello mondiale. Inizialmente concentrata su figure sacre, la tradizione si è evoluta includendo anche soggetti profani e animali, come il gufo, richiesti come decorazioni o oggetti di buon auspicio. L'intaglio di figure stilizzate e moderne come questa dimostra la capacità degli artigiani gardenesi di rinnovare continuamente la loro arte, mantenendo fede alle tecniche manuali tramandate di generazione in generazione. Ogni pezzo è una testimonianza viva della maestria del legno, che coniuga tecniche storiche con un design contemporaneo.
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
  • Contact us first via email: info@dolfi.com
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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.

Finishing and shipping

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