Invoke the untamed magic of Irish folklore with this hand-carved wooden statue of the Pooka (Púca) — one of the most famous and feared shape-shifters in Celtic mythology. Part trickster, part protector, the Púca is a creature of the wild, representing the thin veil between the seen and unseen worlds. Hand-carved from ecological ash wood with a varnish finish, and a powerful presence for any Samhain altar or Celtic sacred space.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical.
Details
- Material: Ash wood
- Finish: Varnish
- Height: 5.1 in / 13.0 cm
- Width: 4.7 in / 12.0 cm
- Depth: 2.1 in / 5.5 cm
The Pooka in Celtic Mythology
- The Shape-Shifter: The Púca is one of Ireland’s most powerful spirits — able to take the form of a horse, rabbit, goat, or dark figure, embodying the fluid nature of reality and transformation
- Trickster & Protector: Known for both mischief and guidance, the Pooka walks the line between chaos and wisdom — a spirit that demands respect
- Spirit of the Harvest: Traditionally honoured during Samhain as a powerful land spirit, the Pooka is deeply tied to the turning of the year and the thinning of the veil
- Guardian of the Wild: A reminder to respect the hidden forces of nature and the wisdom found in mystery and darkness
- Celtic Heritage: Rooted in Irish and broader Celtic folklore, the Púca appears across legends as a liminal being — neither fully good nor evil, but deeply magical
Ideal For
- Samhain altars and autumn seasonal rituals
- Celtic mythology and Irish folklore collectors
- Pagan and witchy home decor with a spirit animal focus
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