I see these creatures as effigies of huge elemental land spirits. These beings are archetypal guardians of the ley lines that traverse and snake across the landscape, interconnecting and energising sacred sites across the earth. They live in the liminal realms but at twilight between the mist and sky they occasionally can be seen.
Soma was inspired by the myths of Siberian shaman using Amanita Muscaria to enter the liminal realms.
Soma was inspired by the Celtic myths of wizards and Cunning folk who enchanted the land scape with gold in the form of folklore.
Hawthorn is native to many countries in Europe. It has woven itself into the folklore and mythology of many cultures through the ages. This small thorny tree is often known as a fairy tree in Ireland. In Wales it was a Hawthorn tree in which Merlin the magician was said to have embedded and sleeps to this day. The British Isles are full of old Myths about Dragons, mermaids, witches and Giants.
Soma is a celebration of Hawthorns magical nature the dark forms that manifest from this gnarly wood are interlaced with the mythical creatures that still walk the lands in the shadows and the liminal realms just beyond our perception.
Soma is carved from a several pieces of sustainably sourced hawthorn wood. After carving the main body which includes hollowing or distressing areas that I would prefer do not crack. It is then gilded with gold leaf. The shards were carved individually and are interchangeable.
This piece will come with a stand.
This piece is initialed.
I will add an authentication document into the package.
The carving will be sent in a hardened cardboard or plastic tube with bubble wrap added to the ends for protection, if it is unsuitable shape for a tube I use hardened plastic boxes. I use the Royal Mail or ParcelForce for posting around the world. Its usually tracked and signed for, if available. Depending on the country I’m posting to.
Australian buyers this carving has no bark and no defects that will cause trouble at customs. I will add full details on the outside of the box such as wood type, heat treated, Danish
Oil/lemon oil, etc. I have successfully shipped several carvings to Australia and New Zealand.
Width: 21 centimetres
Height: 50 centimetres
Depth: 15 centimetres
Medium: Wood
I see these creatures as effigies of huge elemental land spirits. These beings are archetypal guardians of the ley lines that traverse and snake across the landscape, interconnecting and energising sacred sites across the earth. They live in the liminal realms but at twilight between the mist and sky they occasionally can be seen.
Soma was inspired by the myths of Siberian shaman using Amanita Muscaria to enter the liminal realms.
Soma was inspired by the Celtic myths of wizards and Cunning folk who enchanted the land scape with gold in the form of folklore.
Hawthorn is native to many countries in Europe. It has woven itself into the folklore and mythology of many cultures through the ages. This small thorny tree is often known as a fairy tree in Ireland. In Wales it was a Hawthorn tree in which Merlin the magician was said to have embedded and sleeps to this day. The British Isles are full of old Myths about Dragons, mermaids, witches and Giants.
Soma is a celebration of Hawthorns magical nature the dark forms that manifest from this gnarly wood are interlaced with the mythical creatures that still walk the lands in the shadows and the liminal realms just beyond our perception.
Soma is carved from a several pieces of sustainably sourced hawthorn wood. After carving the main body which includes hollowing or distressing areas that I would prefer do not crack. It is then gilded with gold leaf. The shards were carved individually and are interchangeable.
This piece will come with a stand.
This piece is initialed.
I will add an authentication document into the package.
The carving will be sent in a hardened cardboard or plastic tube with bubble wrap added to the ends for protection, if it is unsuitable shape for a tube I use hardened plastic boxes. I use the Royal Mail or ParcelForce for posting around the world. Its usually tracked and signed for, if available. Depending on the country I’m posting to.
Australian buyers this carving has no bark and no defects that will cause trouble at customs. I will add full details on the outside of the box such as wood type, heat treated, Danish
Oil/lemon oil, etc. I have successfully shipped several carvings to Australia and New Zealand.
Width: 21 centimetres
Height: 50 centimetres
Depth: 15 centimetres
Medium: Wood
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