Before Kievan Rus had saints, it had Olga — a Viking-born princess who ruled an empire, avenged her husband's murder with ruthless precision, and then chose Christianity as her final, most enduring act of power. This hand-carved wooden statue captures her in ash wood, finished in varnish, as a permanent tribute to one of history's most formidable women.
Each piece is individually hand-carved — no two are identical. The natural grain of the ash wood gives every statue its own character, making yours a one-of-a-kind artwork.
Details
- Material: Ecological ash wood
- Finish: Varnish
- Height: 8 in / 20.5 cm
- Width: 3.4 in / 8.8 cm
- Depth: 1.5 in / 4 cm
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Saint Olga in History
- Ruler of Kievan Rus: Regent from 945 to 960, the first woman to lead the realm
- Viking roots: Born in Pskov to Norse parents, she embodied the warrior spirit of her heritage
- Strategist and avenger: Crushed the Drevlian tribe who murdered her husband Igor with legendary cunning
- First Christian ruler: Baptised in Constantinople c. 957, she laid the groundwork for the Christianisation of Rus'
- Canonised saint: Venerated as Equal-to-the-Apostles by the Orthodox Church
Ideal For
- Collectors of Slavic, Norse, and Byzantine historical art
- Orthodox Christian home altars and devotional spaces
- Unique gifts for history enthusiasts and mythology lovers
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Returns
We gladly accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Full return policy here.
About ArtCarving Shop
Every statue we make is designed and hand-carved by our team in Ukraine. Read our story.
Care
Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the varnish finish.
A commanding piece of Slavic history — Saint Olga of Kiev, hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood with a varnish finish. Explore our full Slavic statues collection and our wooden statues collection.