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Maple Wood Snail Val Gardena Handicraft, 2 cm

SKU: 2310800000000N

Maple Wood Snail Val Gardena Handicraft, 2 cm

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€14,90
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Description

Let yourself be enchanted by the serene simplicity of this handcrafted sculpture, a unique piece that embodies the essence of Val Gardena tradition. This stylized snail has been meticulously carved, transforming wood into a sweet and welcoming form.

Observe the perfect harmony of natural wood grain that draws concentric circles on the large spherical shell, enhanced by a matte-satin finish that gives a warm sensation to the touch. Its minimalist face, with a curved line evoking a smile, conveys a sense of joyful calm, while the slender antennae end with small smooth spheres.

According to Dolfi's production logic for small sizes, such as this 2 cm variant, the masterpiece is entirely made of Maple Wood. Its peculiarity lies not only in the beauty of the carving but also in its functionality: equipped with three small polished wheels, it is designed to move, adding a playful element to this precious work of art.

Detail & Meaning
Questa scultura di lumaca, pur non appartenendo al repertorio sacro tradizionale, cattura un simbolismo universale legato alla natura e al tempo. La spirale del guscio è da secoli emblema di evoluzione e ciclo vitale, associata a perfezione e completezza. L'espressione serena e sorridente del muso, unita al movimento potenziale conferito dalle ruote, trasforma questo piccolo oggetto in un monito gentile alla pazienza e alla gioia della lentezza, valori che risuonano profondamente nell'artigianato manuale.
Story
La tradizione dell'intaglio in Val Gardena, che affonda le sue radici nel XVII secolo, è universalmente nota per l'eccellenza nell'Arte Sacra. Tuttavia, l'abilità dei maestri scultori si è storicamente estesa anche alla creazione di giocattoli e oggetti folk, fondamentali per sostenere le famiglie durante i lunghi inverni alpini. Questa lumaca su ruote rappresenta l'evoluzione di tale maestria, dove la precisione tecnica usata per i Santi viene applicata a soggetti più ludici e naturalistici. Questi piccoli oggetti intagliati a mano hanno viaggiato per secoli in tutta Europa, portando con sé non solo la bellezza del legno, ma anche la narrazione di un'arte alpina in continua evoluzione.
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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