Niamh of the Golden Hair Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Celtic Goddess

From the mist-veiled shores of Tír na nÓg rides Niamh of the Golden Hair — daughter of Manannán mac Lir, goddess of the sea, and one of the most luminous figures in Irish mythology. This hand-carved statue is a proud part of our Celtic wooden statues collection, carved in Ukraine from ecological ash wood with a lacquered finish that honours the radiance of her legend.

Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Her flowing hair, serene expression, and graceful form are rendered with meticulous hand-carved detail, making this a statement piece for any Celtic or pagan altar space.

Details

• Material: Ecological ash wood
• Finish: Lacquered (available in Colored or Brown)
• Height: 8 inches (20.5 cm)
• Width: 7 inches (18 cm)
• Depth: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
• Easy to clean with a dry cloth

Niamh in Irish Mythology

• Origin: Niamh (pronounced NEE-av) is a goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology, daughter of Manannán mac Lir, the god of the sea and the Otherworld.
• The Golden Hair: Her epithet — Niamh Chinn Óir, "Niamh of the Golden Head" — marks her as a being of extraordinary beauty and divine radiance, a hallmark of the Otherworld's immortal inhabitants.
• Tír na nÓg: She rules alongside her father in Tír na nÓg (the Land of Eternal Youth), a realm of beauty, joy, and immortality beyond the western sea.
• Oisín & the Great Love: Niamh chose the mortal poet-warrior Oisín and carried him to Tír na nÓg on her white horse, where they lived for what felt like three years — but was 300 years in the mortal world.
• Symbolism: Niamh embodies divine feminine power, the allure of the Otherworld, eternal youth, and the bittersweet nature of love that transcends mortal time.

Ideal For

• Celtic pagans, Irish heritage enthusiasts, and devotees of the Tuatha Dé Danann
• Altar dedications to sea goddesses, Otherworld deities, or divine feminine energies
• A meaningful gift celebrating Irish mythology, folklore, and artisan craft

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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A goddess of eternal youth and the shimmering Otherworld — hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.