Sculpture Elephant and Calves in Natural Val Gardena Wood

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Sculpture Elephant and Calves in Natural Val Gardena Wood

€36,90

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Fine wood

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Detailed carving

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Symbol of maternal love

This charming composition captures the essence of family through the minimalist and playful aesthetic of Dolfi craftsmanship. The sculpture features a large stylized elephant, flanked by two smaller cubs, a tribute to affection and protection.

Each figure is characterized by rounded and extremely smooth shapes, highlighting the pure beauty of natural wood. The matte and satin finish enhances the subtle light veins, typical of a very high-quality workmanship.

The most striking detail is the "matryoshka" carving present in the larger elephant, which internally houses the negative silhouette of a cub, symbolizing the unbreakable bond. The raised trunks lend each figure a touch of elegance.

According to the rigorous tradition of Val Gardena, this work is made of Maple Wood, the material preferred by our master carvers for small sculptures (8.5 cm), ensuring very fine details and a surprising tactile lightness.

The elephant is universally recognized as a powerful symbol of wisdom, strength, longevity, and loyalty. In many cultures, its presence is associated with good fortune, especially when its trunk is raised, as it's believed to gather and disperse positive energy. This specific representation, which emphasizes the presence of calves, adds a layer of meaning focused on family, motherhood, and care. The sculptural group celebrates generational bonds, protection, and the prosperity of the family unit, making it an ideal gift to celebrate new beginnings or unity.

The wood carving of Val Gardena boasts a centuries-old tradition, born as an ancillary activity for farmers during the long winters, then evolving into a globally recognized art form. Although historically focused on sacred subjects, local craftsmanship has also embraced profane and naturalistic figures, maintaining the same meticulous attention to detail and the same material excellence. Elephants, although not native to the Alps, have been introduced into iconography as exotic subjects of inspiration, often rendered in a stylized and playful manner that highlights the Master's skill in working maple wood to create curved and smooth shapes.

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