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Hand-Carved Mythological Sculpture with Natural Mane | Decorative Objects by Holzkunst Samuel Meisinger. Item made of wood with wool works with art deco style
Hand-Carved Mythological Sculpture with Natural Mane | Decorative Objects by Holzkunst Samuel Meisinger. Item made of wood with wool works with art deco style
Hand-Carved Mythological Sculpture with Natural Mane | Decorative Objects by Holzkunst Samuel Meisinger. Item made of wood with wool works with art deco style

Created and Sold by Holzkunst Samuel Meisinger

Hand-Carved Mythological Sculpture with Natural Mane - Decorative Objects

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Estimated Arrival: June 25, 2026
Shipped in a custom, shock-resistant crate to protect the delicate horns and natural hair. We offer fully insured, tracked worldwide white-glove delivery for a secure and professional acquisition.

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DimensionsWeight
13.78H x 18.9W x 12.6D in
35H x 48W x 32D cm
1.6 kg
3.53 lb
This hand-carved wood sculpture captures the mischievous and mocking side of Alpine legend. The piece is defined by its expressive "smirking" countenance, highlighted by a vibrant red tongue and prominent white tusks. The wood surface is treated with a unique, mottled patina that suggests the weathered, sun-drenched hide of a mountain creature.

Framed by a voluminous mane of silver-toned natural hair and slender, asymmetrical horns, the sculpture possesses a distinct, trickster-like energy. The artist, Samuel Meisinger, masterfully bridges the gap between traditional ritual mask-making and contemporary character sculpture. This is an exceptional statement piece for collectors of mythological art who appreciate works with a strong, individual personality and tactile material contrast.

Category: Decorative Objects

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Item Hand-Carved Mythological Sculpture with Natural Mane
As seen in Creator's Studio, Bischofswiesen, Germany
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Holzkunst Samuel Meisinger
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2026
Mastercrafted sculptures and bespoke busts: One-of-a-kind artistry from the heart of the Bavarian Alps.“

Heritage and Origin
Born in 1998, I live and work in Berchtesgaden—a region where the alpine landscape, craftsmanship, and living traditions have shaped daily life for generations. This environment forms the quiet yet defining backdrop of my artistic work. The immediate proximity to nature, ancient forests, and the local culture of woodcarving fostered an early awareness of material, form, and expression. In my work, this heritage is reflected not as a folkloric gesture, but as a deeply internalized stance: the understanding that every form emerges from a natural context and that every sculpture possesses its own inner presence.

Education and Artistic Path
My artistic journey began at the School of Woodcarving in Berchtesgaden, where I mastered the foundations of traditional wood sculpture. It was here that I developed a precise technical foundation, characterized by discipline, a deep knowledge of materials, and the training of three-dimensional vision. Building upon this, I furthered my education at the Master School for Wood Sculptors. In this phase, my interest shifted from the pure reproduction of traditional forms toward the exploration of individual expression, character, and physical presence within a space.

Creative Process and Form
At the center of my work is figurative sculpture—busts, animal depictions, masks, and free-form sculptural pieces. My forms emerge from an intense engagement with volume, tension, and internal movement. I frequently use clay as a preparatory medium to explore ideas before translating them into the permanent medium of wood. This process allows me to consciously navigate the boundary between spontaneous creation and precise execution.

The Dialogue with Wood
My personal connection to wood is of particular depth. For me, wood is not a neutral material but a living counterpart—a material that carries time within itself. The grain, density, resistance, and idiosyncrasies of each trunk essentially co-determine the creation process. The artistic act becomes a dialogue: the wood suggests directions, resists, or opens up possibilities. In this tension between control and surrender, the final form is born. My tool marks remain visible—broken surfaces and deliberate transitions allow the making-of process to remain an integral part of the artistic statement.

Studio Holzkunst Meisinger
By founding my studio, Holzkunst Meisinger, I have created an independent space where traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design language converge. My works are characterized by a clear physical presence and a quiet intensity. They move between realistic recognizability and free interpretation, inviting the viewer to perceive the vibrant tension between material, form, and inner expression.

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