Nativity Candle Holder: Sacred Scene Carved on Natural Wooden Tree Trunk

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Nativity Candle Holder: Sacred Scene Carved on Natural Wooden Tree Trunk

€36,90

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Natural Hardwood

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Wooden Sculpture

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Hand-carved in Val Gardena in our workshop in Ortisei

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A masterpiece of fusion between the most genuine nature and sacred art, this Dolfi candle holder captures the spiritual essence of Christmas. Crafted from an authentic segment of natural wood tree trunk, each piece retains the rustic texture and unique tones of the outer bark (measuring 13 cm), ensuring a unique decorative item.

Inside, through an elegant circular opening, artisanal magic is revealed: a finely carved Nativity scene. The stylized silhouettes of Mary, Joseph, and the Baby Jesus are outlined with pinpoint precision on light, polished wood, illuminated by a warm, soft light emanating from the heart of the trunk. The refined carving includes the luminous Star of Bethlehem, stylized pines, and a mountain landscape, creating an emotional visual contrast between the raw exterior and the sacred interior.

This decorative object, which combines the simplicity of the wooden trunk with devotion, is not just a candle holder, but an authentic symbol of light and spirituality created by the artisanal mastery of Val Gardena.

The design of this candle holder enhances the essential iconography of the Nativity, focusing on the sacred moment of birth. The stylized figures of Mary and Joseph adoring Baby Jesus embody humility and devotion, recalling the Christian message of simplicity and hope. The presence of the Star of Bethlehem, with its luminous tail, is not just an artistic detail but the theological symbol of Revelation, the light that guides peoples. The rustic and mountainous setting (trees, hills), embedded in the <strong>tree trunk</strong>, reconnects the Holy Family to the purity of nature, recalling the stable setting of the nativity scene and the deep connection of the South Tyrolean tradition with its forests.

The tradition of representing the Nativity dates back to St. Francis of Assisi's nativity scene in 1223, a practice that has evolved over the centuries into various art forms. This piece, though modern in style, is part of the centuries-old art of woodcarving in Val Gardena, Dolomites. Val Gardena has been renowned since the 17th century for the skill of its sculptors, capable of transforming wood, an abundant material, into objects of deep spirituality. The use of the <strong>tree trunk</strong> in this specific design also celebrates the indissoluble link between South Tyrolean craftsmanship and its woodland landscape, uniting religious history with territorial identity.

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