Forest Spirits Wall Plaque | Hand-Carved Male & Female Faces in Ash Wood

From the depths of the living forest, two faces emerge — a man and a woman, their features woven into the wood as though they have always been there, part of the grain, part of the growth. Surrounded by ornate floral and filigree carvings that curl and bloom around them like the forest itself, these are not portraits but presences — nature spirits given form by the carver’s hand. The Forest Spirits Wall Plaque is a large-format hand-carved ash wood piece that brings the ancient, living energy of the natural world into your home — a work of art that rewards a long look.

Plaque Characteristics

• Material — Ecological Ash Wood: Sustainably sourced ash provides a tight, even grain that holds intricate floral and figurative carving beautifully.
• Finish — Hand-Applied Varnish: A protective varnish finish seals the wood and enhances the natural warmth of the piece.
• Dimensions — 16.5" H × 14.9" W × 1.6" D (42 × 38 × 4.2 cm): A large, commanding presence — ideal as a centrepiece on any wall.
• Design: Male and female faces emerging from ornate floral and filigree carvings — faces as part of the forest, not apart from it
• One-of-a-Kind: Each piece is unique due to natural wood grain and tone — no two are exactly alike.

Symbolism & Design

• The Forest as Origin — the faces do not sit in front of the forest; they grow from it, suggesting that humanity and nature share the same root
• Masculine & Feminine — the pairing of male and female faces speaks to balance, duality, and the complementary forces of the natural world
• Floral & Filigree Detail — ornate botanical carving frames the faces with the language of growth, bloom, and living pattern
• Relief Carving Tradition — a technique with deep roots in European folk art, where wood becomes a canvas for myth and nature

A piece of this depth and scale makes a natural centrepiece for any nature-inspired or pagan-aesthetic display. Explore more hand-carved wall art in our wooden wall plaque collection — each piece shaped by the same hands, the same workshop, the same love of the 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 plaque will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.

Returns & Exchanges

We gladly accept returns and exchanges.

• Contact us within 30 days of delivery
• Ship items back within 30 days of delivery
• Detailed return information here

About the Brand

There's a rich story behind every piece we make. If you have a couple of minutes, we'd love for you to read about Art Carving and see how we work.

Care & Notes

Colour shades and textures may vary slightly from photos depending on your screen settings. To clean, simply wipe with a dry towel or tissue. The design is an original artwork created exclusively by our team — you won't find it anywhere else.