Hand-Carved Wooden Bookmark Monkey from Val Gardena

€8,90

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Fine wood

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Artigianato intagliato a mano

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Hand-carved wood

Bring a smile to your page with this delightful Monkey Bookmark, a small carving masterpiece that blends functionality and playfulness. The 12 cm high sculpture captures the essence of curiosity with its compact pose and stylized face, featuring large friendly eyes and a slight smile.

The craftsmanship of Dolfi artisans is expressed in the chromatic contrast: the monkey's body is painted in warm brown and beige tones, maintaining a matte finish that allows the texture of the wood to be appreciated. The elongated stem on which it sits, essential for its bookmark function, is left in the natural color of the wood, enhancing the clean vertical grain.

True to the Val Gardena tradition for excellence in sculptural art, this figure is carved entirely by hand. Given its 12 cm size, it is made of precious Maple Wood, known for its compactness and fine grain, ideal for capturing the smallest details of this stylized sculpture. An accessory that is not only useful, but a true expression of art and love for reading.

The monkey, in many cultures and artistic iconography, is a symbol of intelligence, curiosity, and sometimes, playfulness or imitation. In this stylized context, the gentle expression and slightly upward-looking eyes embody an affable and non-judgmental reading companion. Its presence on the page is not distracting, but invites reflection, recalling the inquisitive nature that underpins all knowledge. It represents the celebration of wisdom gained through reading, infusing a sense of joy and lightness even into the most complex texts.

The art of carving in Val Gardena, passed down from generation to generation, has not been limited solely to sacred figures, but has always embraced the creation of high-quality functional and decorative objects. Throughout the 20th century, the demand for small art objects that combined beauty and utility led artisans to explore more secular and everyday subjects. The bookmark monkey figure fits into this tradition of luxury "minor arts": a piece that honors the centuries-old mastery of Dolomite carving, transforming a simple reading tool into a collectible item that testifies to the unique skill of local sculptors.

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

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