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Woodland Ecosystem' Candle Holder Sculpture in Maple Wood and Natural Bark

SKU: 2320100000000N

Woodland Ecosystem' Candle Holder Sculpture in Maple Wood and Natural Bark

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Untreated Hardwood
Finely detailed carving
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Description

This art object embodies a sublime contrast: the rough, authentic magnificence of the outer bark merges with the smooth delicacy of the scenes carved within. Crafted from a log cylinder, the piece retains the raw texture of the wood, inviting tactile contact with nature.

Observing the side openings and the top recess reveals two layers of sculptural virtuosity. Figures and foliage, sculpted with extreme finesse, emerge from the background, creating unexpected spatial depth. At the center of the composition, two majestic stylized deer graze among leafy branches, a symbol of alpine wildlife, while the top serves as an evocative housing for a candle.

Due to its contained dimensions (13 cm), the entire work was hand-carved from precious maple wood, a material preferred by Val Gardena artists for small to medium-sized sculptures, thanks to its fine and compact grain that allows for impeccable definition of the most minute details.

Detail & Meaning
<p>Quest'opera è una profonda celebrazione dell'Ecosistema Alpino, un micro-bosco racchiuso nella sua forma più pura. La scelta di lasciare intatta la corteccia simboleggia la protezione e l'integrità della natura selvaggia. Le scene di intaglio, realizzate con la tecnica multistrato, non sono una semplice decorazione ma ricreano un vero e proprio santuario tridimensionale, invitando l'osservatore a "sbirciare" all'interno della foresta incantata.</p><p>I cervi, animali nobili e vigili, sono universalmente simboli di rigenerazione, grazia e spiritualità. Essi sono i custodi silenziosi di questo piccolo monumento ligneo, rappresentando la vita che pulsa in armonia lontano dal frastuono del mondo.</p>
Story
<p>L'antica arte dell'intaglio in legno della Val Gardena ha plasmato la cultura e l'economia delle Dolomiti sin dal XVII secolo. Nata con soggetti di arte sacra, la maestria degli scultori locali si è evoluta includendo temi profani e, in particolare, la rappresentazione della fauna e dei paesaggi alpini.</p><p>Questa particolare scultura di Dolfi è un omaggio contemporaneo a questa eredità, unendo la tradizionale precisione dell'intaglio manuale con un design innovativo che esalta la materia prima nella sua forma più rustica. Utilizzare il tronco stesso come tela è una dichiarazione di autenticità, portando il calore e l'anima del legno di montagna direttamente nell'ambiente domestico.</p>
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

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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

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  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
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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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