Wood: Oak

Finish: Clear Gloss Lacquer

Appearance: Bark Left intact (Front) & Wide grain with a smooth texture (Back)

Overall Size: 9” H x 1½“D x 6½” W

Description: The Wood Spirit is a mythical man said to be the Lord of the Forest and Natural Things. Seeing one will bring health, happiness and good fortune. According to legend, a Wood Spirit is extremely strong, can tear an opponent limb from limb, and can tame a ferocious dragon or skittish unicorn. At the same time, they are gentle with the maidens, children, and men of good heart. It is said that Europeans go out on Wood Spirits hunts to bring good fortune to their villages. Most sightings are by children or by the pure of heart. A Wood Spirit combines the human face and nature into one image.

This Wood Spirit’s facial features, hair and beard are burnt on the bark side of an oak tree. The bark is rough, deeply furrowed, painted white, and finished with a clear gloss lacquer. The sides and back of this three dimensional art piece are left the light natural color of the oak and finished with clear gloss lacquer. The Wood Spirit’s spiked hair turns into a leaf, his nose is broad and flat, his eyebrows arch high into his forehead, and his short beard tapers down. Your very own “luck maker” comes with a hook ready to hang in your home – just be sure to give him a place of honor.