Wooden sculpture Little Farmer with Hens and Chicks Val Gardena Craftsmanship

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Wooden sculpture Little Farmer with Hens and Chicks Val Gardena Craftsmanship

€9,18 €45,90

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Fine Dolfi Wood

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Traditional carving

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Val Gardena Craftsmanship

measure 5 cm Sale 11 cm Sale

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A heartwarming rural scene: this mini-sculpture captures a moment of tender interaction between a young farm boy and his barnyard friends. The boy, in his ochre shirt and dark brown overalls, bends down with a gentle smile, his eyes full of sweetness, as he offers his bounty to a lively company of birds.

In his left hand, he holds a small basket overflowing with newborn chicks, while his right hand is open in a welcoming gesture towards the rooster and hens gathered around him. Every feather, every detail of the clothing, and the boy's attentive expression are masterfully carved, highlighting the talent of the artisans of Val Gardena.

Crafted according to the centuries-old Dolomite sculptural tradition, this mini-sculpture is an example of excellence. As the available sizes (5 cm and 11 cm) are less than 56 cm, the statue is carved from precious maple wood. The finish, meticulously hand-painted with warm, natural tones, allows the underlying wood grain to show through, giving it an authentic and lively appearance. Perfect for enriching a nativity scene or as a refined decorative element celebrating country life.

This sculpture goes beyond a simple rural scene, embodying the innocence of childhood and the deep bond with nature and the care for creation.
The gentle smile and the bowed posture of the young farmer symbolize attentiveness, responsibility toward living beings, and the joy that comes from the simplicity of country life.
The farm animals (chicks, hens, and rooster) serve as a metaphor for renewed life and the abundance of the earth, central themes in Alpine spirituality and tradition.
It is an ode to the purity of everyday gestures and to the role of humans as guardians of creation.

The art of carving genre scenes and secular figures such as this little farmer is deeply rooted in the sculptural tradition of Val Gardena. Starting in the 17th century, the region became renowned not only for sacred statues but also for figures depicting Alpine life and traditional crafts.
Originally, these figures were often created to enrich nativity scenes (the so‑called “Peasant Nativity”), forming a bridge between the sacred narrative and everyday local life.
The faithful reproduction of clothing, work tools, and domestic animals pays homage to the agricultural and pastoral history of the region, preserving an invaluable cultural heritage through masterful woodcarving.

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