Tree Spirit Wood Carving Forest Gnome 11" T Signed CHR 2014 Art Sculpture

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View Tree Spirit Wood Carving Forest Gnome 11" T Signed CHR 2014 Art Sculpture with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Highly Intricate and Intriguing Carving Signed "CHR 2014". They believed that the tree spirits were good, wise, powerful and would protect them from evil. To assure their safety and appease the spirits, the villagers would carve tree spirit images on pieces of wood and bark and walking sticks. Highly Intricate and Intriguing Carving Signed "CHR 2014"   CHR Has Carved Several Wood Sculptures but I am Unable to Find Much Information on the Artist 11" T x 4 1/2" at Widest Point x 3 1/2" in Depth     Wood Spirits and Forest Gnomes have been made for centuries in Europe, some being handed down from generation to generation. It is believed these spirits guard your home, ward off evil spirits, and bring protection, prosperity, good health, good luck and happiness.      European legends of the Tree Spirit talk about villagers who hunted and travelled through the forests. They believed that the tree spirits were good, wise, powerful and would protect them from evil. To assure their safety and appease the spirits, the villagers would carve tree spirit images on pieces of wood and bark and walking sticks. When they would venture into the forest, they would knock on the tree to awaken the sleeping spirit to protect them. This is where we get the saying "Knock on Wood" or "Touch Wood." Tradition tells us that the  Wood Spirit is hidden in the wood and just waiting to be released by the wood carver. The carver uses the natural form of the wood to present the face they see imbedded in the grain of the wood, then the artist works to set it free. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Sculptures & Figurines. Brand: Handcrafted.

Pattern

Forest

Signed By

CHR

Occasion

All Occasions

Signed

Yes

Color

Brown

Material

Wood

Year Manufactured

2014

Subject

Gnome

Brand

Handcrafted

Type

Sculpture

Item Height

11 in

Theme

Art

Features

Carvings