The natural bark wooden sapling, decorated with Dolfi carved animals, is an expression of Val Gardena craftsmanship.
1) Iconographic and symbolic elements:
- Natural bark wooden sapling: Symbolizes life, nature, growth and connection with the earth.
- Carved animals: Represent divine creation, purity and beauty of the natural world. They can evoke Noah's Ark or the Nativity, where animals are often present.
2) Religious meaning:
- The tree is a biblical symbol of life (Tree of Life in Eden), wisdom and stability.
- Animals, in the Christian tradition, are God's creatures, often associated with virtues (lamb for innocence, dove for peace) or present in sacred scenes, recalling divine care for every creature.
This product, while not being a liturgical object, evokes Christian values of harmony with creation and celebrates the beauty of the natural world as a divine gift.