In the beginning, before the gods, before the Titans, before even the sky itself — there was Gaia. The primordial goddess of the Earth, she rose from Chaos and became the foundation of all existence. Mother of the Titans, grandmother of the Olympians, and the living body of the world beneath your feet, Gaia is one of the most ancient and powerful forces in Greek mythology. This hand-carved statue captures her timeless presence, carved from ecological ash wood with a lacquer finish — a grounding, elemental piece for any altar or sacred space.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. The natural grain of the ash wood gives every Gaia statue its own character, making it a truly unique addition to your wooden statue collection or home.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Finish: Lacquer
- Dimensions: 7.8 inch / 20 cm tall, 3.1 inch / 8 cm wide, 1.9 inch / 5 cm deep
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Gaia in Greek Mythology
- Name & origin: Gaia (Ancient Greek: Γαῖα) is the primordial goddess of the Earth, one of the first beings to emerge from Chaos at the dawn of creation
- Appearance: Often depicted as a matronly woman emerging from the earth itself, surrounded by the fruits of the land and the creatures she bore
- Role: Mother of the Titans (including Cronus and Rhea), the Cyclopes, the Giants, and countless other beings — she is the literal body of the Earth
- Mythology: She prophesied the downfall of Uranus and Cronus, aided the Olympians in their rise, and remained a powerful oracular force throughout Greek myth
- Symbolism: Earth, fertility, creation, the natural world, ancestral power, and the sacred bond between all living things
Ideal For
- Greek mythology altars and Hellenic pagan shrines
- Earth goddess devotional spaces and nature-based rituals
- Home decor celebrating ancient Greek art and mythology
Shipping & Global Delivery
We ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:
- European Union: EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. Shop items in stock in Spain →
- United States: Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. Shop items in stock in the USA →
- Global & Availability: For all other international countries, or in cases where the item is currently unavailable in our Spain or US locations, your statue will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.
Returns
We gladly accept returns and exchanges. Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information here.
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Care
Colour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.
Ancient, elemental, and enduring — this Gaia statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.