Wood Spirit Carving Waldgeist Original Art Wood Spirit Carving Waldgeist Original Art Wood Spirit Carving Waldgeist Original Art
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Vendor: River Otter Rustics

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Waldgeist is German for Woodland Spirit, and was believed by ancient pagans to be the custodians of the forest.The Waldgeist spirit was believed to live in the forest and be the protector of those with 'pure spirit' who entered the forest. If you are able to spot a Waldgeist in the trees it is said to be good luck.They have a variety of forms the most common being an old man. It was believed that Waldgeists could foretell the future and were sought for this purpose. The term 'knock on wood' was believed to have originated with hunters and woodsmen who would upon entering the forest knock on a large old tree to awaken the Waldgeist to ensure no evil came to them.-Wiki definition This rendering of the Waldgeist was designed and hand carved by myself, in a log of dead Maple on the Lake Erie Shoreline. From his long whiskers to the twinkle in his eyes, he is sure to delight visitors to your home, and bring good luck to you and yours! Free Standing at approx 12 3/4 at it's tallest point. Finished in Golden oak stain, and carefully hand painted in the finest acrylics, then sealed in a light satin poly coat for durable protection. Hope you like him as much as I did creating him!