Description
(101215a) Hand Carved Tree Spirit
Hand carved “Tree Spirit” in “Fat Lighter” (Southern Pine wood)
- History of the Wood SpiritWood spirit carving has been part of European folklore for centuries. The tradition dates back to the Germans who carved faces in the trees of the Black Forest to mark their boundries.After emigrating to America, they continued the practice in furniture making and other handcrafts.
The “Tree Spirit” faces are supposed to bring you luck and ward off evil spirits!
- Due to the hardness, heavy mineralization, and tree oils of this wood, these carvings could easily last for 100 yearsThe artist has hand carved and signed each one of his unique and one-of-a-kind creationsThis carving was made to hang on a tree or wall – Hanging hole has already been drilled
Extremely high quality “collectable” work
Price is $64.00