Wood: Oak

Finish: Clear Gloss Lacquer

Shape: Oblong

Overall Size: 9¾” x 1⅞” x 6⅛”

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 dragons 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 exaggerated features and hair are burnt (pyrography) and scrolled into a piece of thick oak. His flowing hair turns into a leaf, his nose is broad and flat and his eyebrows arch high into his forehead. You can have your very own “luck maker” in your home – just be sure to give it a place of honor.