The Celtic Pooka (Púca) Statue – Spirit of Mystery and Transformation

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

Also check out our collection of Voodoo and Vodou statues.