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Sculpture Elephant and Calves in Natural Val Gardena Wood

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Sculpture Elephant and Calves in Natural Val Gardena Wood

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Fine wood
Detailed carving
Symbol of maternal love
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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.

Detail & Meaning
L'elefante è universalmente riconosciuto come un potente simbolo di saggezza, forza, longevità e lealtà. In molte culture, la sua presenza è associata alla buona fortuna, specialmente quando la proboscide è sollevata, poiché si ritiene che raccolga e disperda energia positiva. Questa specifica rappresentazione, che enfatizza la presenza dei cuccioli, aggiunge uno strato di significato incentrato sulla famiglia, la maternità e la cura. Il gruppo scultoreo celebra il legame generazionale, la protezione e la prosperità del nucleo familiare, rendendola un regalo ideale per celebrare nuovi inizi o l'unità.
Story
L'intaglio in legno della Val Gardena vanta una tradizione secolare, nata come attività accessoria per i contadini durante i lunghi inverni, evolvendosi poi in una forma d'arte riconosciuta a livello mondiale. Sebbene storicamente incentrato su soggetti sacri, l'artigianato locale ha saputo abbracciare anche figure profane e naturalistiche, mantenendo la stessa maniacale attenzione al dettaglio e la stessa eccellenza materica. Gli elefanti, pur non essendo nativi delle Alpi, sono stati introdotti nell'iconografia come soggetti esotici di ispirazione, spesso realizzati in uno stile stilizzato e giocoso che esalta l'abilità del Maestro nel lavorare il Legno d'Acero per ricavarne forme curve e levigate.
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Delivery times:

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

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You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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