Stylized Maple Wood Horse Sculpture for Ornamental Decoration

€4,90

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High-quality natural wood

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Artigianato intagliato a mano

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Rustic carved elegance

Add a touch of timeless equestrian elegance to your spaces with this refined sculpture, a symbol of Val Gardena's masterful craftsmanship. The horse's head is sculpted with essential and modern lines, capturing the nobility of the animal with a unique stylization, presented in profile and mounted on a slender rod.

The ornament is characterized by a natural cream-white or light ivory finish, enhancing the matte texture and purity of the material. Every detail, from the mane rendered through parallel carvings to the stylized decorative bridles engraved on the forehead, bears witness to the meticulous care of our Dolfi master sculptors.

Crafted from precious Maple Wood, as per tradition for smaller sculptures (8 cm), this piece is hand-carved with precision. The finishing touch is the shiny, braided golden cord, knotted at the top, perfect for an evocative suspension that brightens any corner of the home or nativity scene.

The horse has always been a powerful universal symbol of untamed strength, freedom, nobility of spirit, and resilience. In Christian symbolism, it can represent triumph, spiritual journey, and speed. Dolfi's stylized and clean interpretation focuses on the essence of the equine figure, conveying a sense of minimalist elegance that honors the purified and archetypal form of the animal. The absence of realistic details accentuates the iconic and timeless aspect of the sculpture, making it an art object capable of adapting to various decorative contexts.

The tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena dates back to the 17th century, evolving from a predominantly sacred art to a craft of excellence that also embraces profane subjects and high-quality decorative objects. Although horses are not a typical subject of sacred art, they have often been represented in local craftsmanship as toys (the famous rocking horses) or as heraldic symbols of prestige. This modern maple wood ornament is a tribute to that rich legacy, demonstrating how centuries-old craftsmanship can be applied to contemporary design, keeping the legacy of hand carving alive.

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Italy: 2-4 days
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