Cernunnos — the antlered lord of wild things, keeper of the forest, and master of the cycle between life and death — is one of the most ancient and enigmatic deities in Celtic and Norse tradition. This hand-carved wooden statue captures his primal energy, drawn from our Celtic statue collection in ecological ash wood with a rich varnish finish.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. The natural grain of the ash wood mirrors the untamed spirit of the Horned God himself — a sacred addition to any Wiccan & pagan altar collection .
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Finish: Varnish
- Height: 8.2" / 21 cm
- Width: 7.4" / 19 cm
- Depth: 2.3" / 6 cm
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Cernunnos in Celtic & Norse Mythology
- Origin: Cernunnos is one of the oldest known Celtic deities, depicted on the Gundestrup Cauldron and other Iron Age artefacts across Gaul and Britain.
- Appearance: Always shown with stag antlers, often seated in a cross-legged position, holding a torc and a serpent — symbols of sovereignty, fertility, and the underworld.
- Role: God of nature, wild animals, fertility, wealth, and the liminal space between the living world and the realm of the dead.
- Legends: Though few written myths survive, his imagery suggests he presided over the turning of the seasons and the balance between predator and prey in the natural world.
- Symbolism: The antlers represent renewal and the cycle of life; the serpent connects him to chthonic wisdom and transformation.
Ideal For
- Pagan and Wiccan altars, especially for Beltane and nature-centred rituals
- Collectors of Celtic and Norse mythology art
- Nature-themed home decor with a deep mythological resonance
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
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Care
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The antlered lord of the wild, guardian of the threshold between worlds — hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.