Ancient, adaptable, and quietly remarkable — the opossum has walked this earth for over 60 million years. This hand-carved figurine captures its distinctive character in ecological ash wood with a protective varnish finish. A meaningful piece from our Celtic & Norse spirit animal totem collection , carved in Ukraine with care and precision.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Fine carved surface patterns and the natural grain of the ash wood give every opossum figurine its own depth and character.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Dimensions: Height – 2.8 in (7.3 cm) | Width – 8.6 in (22 cm) | Depth – 1.9 in (5 cm)
- Finish: Varnish, preserving the wood's natural appearance
- Design: Detailed opossum figurine with fine carved surface patterns
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
The Opossum in Symbolism & Folklore
- Intelligence & Strategy: In Native American traditions, the opossum is a symbol of wit, cunning, and strategic thinking — the creature that survives not by force but by cleverness
- Adaptability: One of the oldest living mammal lineages, the opossum has outlasted countless species through sheer adaptability and resilience
- Playing dead: The opossum's famous defence — thanatosis — is a symbol of knowing when to act and when to wait, a reminder that stillness can be its own kind of power
- Community & Care: Opossum mothers carry their young on their backs — a symbol of nurturing, protection, and the quiet strength of family bonds
- Ecological guardian: As scavengers, opossums help maintain balance in their ecosystems — nature's quiet cleaners, working unseen but essential
Ideal For
- Nature lovers, animal totem collectors, and fans of unusual handcrafted art
- Home, office, or shelf decor with a natural, earthy, or eclectic aesthetic
- A unique and thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the beauty in unexpected creatures
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
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Sixty million years of quiet survival, captured in wood — hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood. Browse our full range of wooden animal figurines .