{"title":"Sea \u0026 Water Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the serpentine Melusine to the mighty whale, the world's waters have always been home to its most mysterious and powerful beings. This collection brings together hand-carved ash wood statues of sea creatures, water spirits, and aquatic deities from mythology and folklore around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wooden-dolphin-sculpture","title":"Dolphin Sculpture | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Ocean Spirit Animal | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoyful, intelligent, and eternally in motion, the dolphin has captivated human imagination since antiquity — a creature of playful grace, deep intelligence, and the boundless freedom of the open ocean. Revered across cultures as a guide, a protector of sailors, and a symbol of harmony between the human and natural worlds, the dolphin carries a spirit of joy and connection wherever it swims. This hand-carved ash wood sculpture captures that luminous energy, part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-figurines\"\u003eanimal figurines collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. At 8.2 inches tall and 7.2 inches wide, this is a generous, sweeping composition — the dolphin rendered in full, fluid motion. Explore more aquatic and sea spirit carvings in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sea-water-spirits\"\u003eSea \u0026amp; Water Spirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecological ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.2 × 7.2 × 1.7 in \/ 21 × 18.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Dolphin in Mythology \u0026amp; Spirit Animal Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreek mythology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred to Apollo and Poseidon, the dolphin was a divine messenger and guide — said to carry the souls of the dead to the Isles of the Blessed, and to have saved the poet Arion from drowning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the healing power of water and the wisdom of the deep — a symbol of friendship, community, and the joy of living in harmony with the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Across Polynesian and coastal cultures, the dolphin is a sacred guardian of the sea and a guide for those who travel its waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit animal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a totem, the dolphin represents joy, playfulness, intelligence, and the ability to navigate life’s emotional currents with grace and ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embodies the harmony between intellect and emotion, the freedom of the open ocean, and the deep bonds of community and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean lovers, marine enthusiasts, and collectors of wildlife and nature sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit animal and totem practitioners drawn to the dolphin’s joy and intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal, nautical, or nature-inspired home and office decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Union:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery-europe\"\u003eShop items in stock in Spain →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery\"\u003eShop items in stock in the USA →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gladly accept returns and exchanges. Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/returns-exchanges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a rich story behind our brand. If you have a couple of minutes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/about\"\u003eread about how we work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoy from the deep — the Dolphin sculpture is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42251524931768,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/photo_2023-05-18_18-59-08.jpg?v=1684741174"},{"product_id":"wooden-whale-sculpture","title":"Whale Sculpture | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Ocean Spirit Animal | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient, vast, and unhurried, the whale moves through the deep ocean as one of nature’s most awe-inspiring beings — a creature of extraordinary intelligence, profound communication, and timeless wisdom. Revered across cultures as a spirit animal of depth, intuition, and the mysteries of the unconscious, the whale carries the songs of the sea within it. This hand-carved ash wood sculpture captures that oceanic majesty, part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-figurines\"\u003eanimal figurines collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Available in Brown and Blue, this sculpture brings the grace and power of the ocean into any space. Explore more aquatic and sea spirit carvings in our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sea-water-spirits\"\u003eSea \u0026amp; Water Spirits collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecological ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1 × 3.3 × 2.2 in \/ 13 × 8.5 × 5.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Whale in Mythology \u0026amp; Spirit Animal Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e In many coastal and indigenous cultures — from the Pacific Northwest to Polynesia — the whale is a sacred ancestor, a keeper of ancient memory, and a guardian of the sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorse mythology:\u003c\/strong\u003e The whale was associated with the vast, unknowable depths of the ocean — a creature of Ran’s domain, embodying the power and mystery of the sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The whale of Jonah represents the belly of transformation — a place of darkness, surrender, and ultimate rebirth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit animal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a totem, the whale represents emotional depth, intuitive wisdom, the power of sound and communication, and the ability to navigate life’s deepest currents with grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embodies the vastness of the unconscious, the long view of time, and the quiet power of those who move through the world with unhurried purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean lovers, maritime enthusiasts, and collectors of wildlife and nature sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit animal and totem practitioners drawn to the whale’s wisdom and depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal, nautical, or nature-inspired home and office decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Union:\u003c\/strong\u003e EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery-europe\"\u003eShop items in stock in Spain →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-delivery\"\u003eShop items in stock in the USA →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal \u0026amp; Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe gladly accept returns and exchanges. 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Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAncient wisdom from the deep — the Whale sculpture is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"brown","offer_id":50913244938424,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":50913244971192,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/as47_b885aab7-e7be-4654-98ff-ca8b52f0259a.jpg?v=1730488166"},{"product_id":"melusine-water-spirit-statue","title":"Melusine Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Mythical Water Spirit | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHalf woman, half serpent, Melusine rises from the waters of European folklore as one of its most haunting and beautiful figures — a water spirit of extraordinary power whose true nature could only be glimpsed in secret. From the medieval French romances to the legends of Luxembourg and the House of Lusignan, she has captivated the imagination for centuries as a symbol of the wild, untameable feminine and the mystery that lies beneath the surface. This hand-carved ash wood statue captures her dual nature, part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wooden-statues\"\u003ewooden statue collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. The carving renders Melusine’s serpentine form with fluid grace — a striking piece for collectors of mythical creature art, water spirit devotees, and lovers of Celtic and medieval European folklore. 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Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/returns-exchanges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a rich story behind our brand. If you have a couple of minutes, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/pages\/about\"\u003eread about how we work\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf woman, half serpent, wholly unforgettable — the Melusine statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"brown","offer_id":51622263095480,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multicolor","offer_id":51622263128248,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/photo_2023-05-15_13-04-08.jpg?v=1754344077"}],"url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/collections\/sea-water-spirits.oembed","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}