• A handcrafted wood sculpture of a female figure, Lelya, standing next to a tree, with a round embellishment on the top resembling a full moon or sun.
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Lelya Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Slavic Spring Goddess | ArtCarving Shop

Lelya Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Slavic Spring Goddess | ArtCarving Shop

$88.00 USD
$88.00 USD
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When winter loosens its grip and the first flowers push through the thawing earth, it is Lelya who walks ahead of spring — the young Slavic goddess of love, beauty, and the joyful renewal of life. Daughter of Lada, the great mother goddess, Lelya embodies the tender, hopeful energy of the season’s turning: the warmth returning, the world blooming, the heart opening. This hand-carved ash wood statue captures her gentle radiance, part of our Slavic statues collection, finished with a lacquer that honours every carved detail.

Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Lelya is especially honoured at Ostara (spring equinox) and Beltane, when the earth awakens and love is celebrated — making this statue a meaningful addition to any seasonal altar. Browse our full Ostara spring equinox collection for more seasonal pieces.

Details

  • Material: Ecological ash wood
  • Finish: Lacquer
  • Dimensions: 8.0 × 4.1 × 1.7 in / 20.5 × 10.5 × 4.5 cm
  • Easy to clean with a dry cloth

Lelya in Slavic Mythology

  • Identity: A young spring goddess in Slavic tradition, daughter of Lada — the supreme goddess of love, harmony, and beauty in the Slavic pantheon
  • Domain: Governs youthful love, romantic longing, the beauty of spring, and the tender first stirrings of new life after winter
  • Seasonal role: Celebrated at spring festivals as the embodiment of the season’s return — her arrival signals the end of winter and the beginning of the growing cycle
  • Symbolism: Associated with flowers, birdsong, the first green shoots, and the innocent, hopeful energy of new beginnings
  • Modern resonance: Revered in Rodnovery (Slavic Native Faith) and by practitioners of Slavic paganism as a goddess of spring, love, and feminine beauty

Ideal For

  • Ostara and Beltane seasonal altars celebrating spring, love, and renewal
  • Practitioners of Slavic paganism and Rodnovery honouring the spring goddess
  • A meaningful spring gift for those drawn to Slavic mythology and nature-based spirituality

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  • European Union: EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. Shop items in stock in Spain →
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  • 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.

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Care

Colour shades and textures may differ slightly from actual products depending on your monitor settings. Wipe clean with a dry cloth only.

The goddess who walks ahead of spring — the Lelya statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size and material is the Lelya statue made from?

The Lelya statue is hand-carved from ecological ash wood with a lacquer finish. It measures 8.0 × 4.1 × 1.7 inches (20.5 × 10.5 × 4.5 cm).

Who is Lelya and what does she represent in Slavic mythology?

Lelya is a young spring goddess in Slavic tradition — daughter of Lada, the supreme goddess of love, harmony, and beauty. She governs youthful love, romantic longing, and the joyful renewal of life that comes with spring. Celebrated at spring festivals as the embodiment of the season's return, Lelya's arrival signals the end of winter and the beginning of the growing cycle. She is associated with flowers, birdsong, and the first green shoots of the year, and is revered in Rodnovery (Slavic Native Faith) as a goddess of spring, love, and feminine beauty.

How can I use the Lelya statue on an Ostara or seasonal pagan altar?

The Lelya statue is a natural centrepiece for Ostara (spring equinox) and Beltane altars, where she can be honoured as the goddess of spring's return and youthful love. Surround her with spring flowers, green and white candles, seeds, eggs, or fresh herbs to invoke her blessing of renewal and abundance. She also works beautifully as a year-round devotional piece for practitioners of Slavic paganism, Rodnovery, or any nature-based spiritual path that honours the turning of the seasons and the sacred feminine.

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