Wood Spirit Carvings For Sale

"Celtic WoodSpirits"

It goes by several names: Wood Spirit, Wild Man, Savage Man, and Woodwose. Whatever you call it, the next time you are strolling through the woods, keep an eye out for one of these elusive creatures.

Most often glimpsed as a greenman with leaves for his beard and hair, the Wood Spirit is said to be Lord of the Forest and Natural Things. Seeing one is said to be quite a lucky thing, and Celtic European villagers used to go out on regular hunts, hoping to find a Wood Spirit to foretell the future of their village.

It is said that the forest will stand for as long as the Wood Spirit remains to keep order. And if you're lucky enough to see one, health happiness, and good fortune will be yours. However, that does not happen often. Wood Spirits would rather see than be seen. Most sightings are by children or by the pure of heart.

When you take your Wood Spirit home, give it a place of honor. Include the Wood Spirit in the audience when you tell jokes (Wood Spirits have a delightful sense of humor). If you do these things, your Wood Spirit will bring his gentle wisdom, humor, and luck into your home. Enjoy!

Many different Celtic cultures throughout history have believed that "Spirits" inhabit the trees of the forest. Some believed that Spirits were living within the tree from its beginning; others believed the spirits of passed ancestors returned to the earth and existed in one of its many forms. Carvers are believed to see, therefore, able to "bring the Spirit out" of the tree.

Wood Spirits are carved into natural pieces of wood as well as mill processed wood. Basswood and Cottonwood Bark is used much of the time as it is native to the area as well as a good carving wood. Other wood species are used when available or inspiring such as Sassafras, Tupelo, and Butternut. I also enjoy carving pieces out of driftwood that I find along the river and local lake fronts. Natural pieces are collected and air dried. Each creation is an original piece, hand carved with traditional hand tools.

I will eventually have all the Wood Spirits cataloged and number for sale. Photos will soon be posted of each Wood Spirit as there are no two sculptures/carvings exactly alike.