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Handmade Maple Wood Owl from Val Gardena - Colored Sculpture

SKU: 1680547A00600C

Handmade Maple Wood Owl from Val Gardena - Colored Sculpture

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Quality maple wood
Realistic coloring
Symbol of wisdom and mystery
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

Our Val Gardena Owl captures the essence of vigilance and mystery. Masterfully carved, this sculpture features an intense and penetrating expression, accented by the dark feather arches above the eyes that give it a thoughtful and wise appearance.

The feathers are meticulously detailed, from the warm brown tones on its head to its creamy white chest, adorned with distinctive yellow-orange vertical spots that evoke stylized feathers. Posed upright and static, the owl perches on a base simulating a sturdy log, carved to reproduce the irregular texture of the bark.

Each piece is a unique work, meticulously hand-painted by Val Gardena artists, as evidenced by the visible brushstrokes and chromatic precision. This figure, available in sizes from 6 cm to 14 cm, is made entirely of maple wood, a precious material chosen for its resistance and its ability to capture the finest carving details. Choose the "colored" (C/C2) finish for visual intensity or the "natural" (N) variant to celebrate the pure essence of untreated wood.

Detail & Meaning
Nell'iconografia universale, il gufo è il simbolo per eccellenza della <strong>saggezza</strong>, della conoscenza e dell'intuizione. La sua natura notturna lo lega al mistero e alla capacità di discernere la verità anche nell'oscurità. In contesti artistici, come le sculture Dolfi, la sua posa eretta e lo sguardo fisso simboleggiano la <strong>vigilanza</strong> e la protezione. Collocato in una scena o in una collezione, aggiunge un elemento di riflessione e profondità, ricordando l'importanza dell'attenzione e della visione interiore.
Story
La scultura di animali del bosco ha una lunga tradizione nella Val Gardena, radicata nella cultura contadina e nell'artigianato del legno. Figure come il gufo venivano intagliate non solo per motivi decorativi, ma spesso integrate nei presepi o nelle rappresentazioni rurali, dove rappresentavano la fauna locale e aggiungevano un tocco di autenticità al paesaggio alpino. Sebbene non sia una figura sacra, la sua presenza nelle collezioni Dolfi celebra l'eredità artistica della regione, mantenendo viva l'antica arte dell'intaglio del legno d'acero tramandata di generazione in generazione.
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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