{"product_id":"hestia-statue-greek-goddess-hearth-ash-wood","title":"Hestia Statue — Hand-Carved Ash Wood Greek Goddess of the Hearth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved Hestia statue brings the warmth of the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth into your home — sculpted from ecological ash wood with a varnish finish that highlights the natural grain. Hestia, the eldest Olympian and keeper of the sacred flame, was the most universally revered of all Greek deities, present in every home and temple as the divine protector of domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually hand-carved — no two are identical. Available in natural brown or brown with gold accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Ecological ash wood\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Varnish\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: Height 8.2 in \/ 21 cm | Width 5.5 in \/ 14 cm | Depth 1.7 in \/ 4.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHestia in Greek Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoddess of the hearth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hestia was the divine embodiment of the hearth fire — the sacred flame at the centre of every Greek home and temple, never allowed to go out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEldest Olympian:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-born child of Cronus and Rhea, she was swallowed first and released last — making her simultaneously the oldest and youngest of the Olympians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeper of the sacred flame:\u003c\/strong\u003e In every city, a public hearth burned in Hestia's honour; colonists carried fire from this flame to light the hearths of new settlements across the ancient world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoddess of home and family:\u003c\/strong\u003e She presided over the domestic sphere — cooking, family bonds, and the warmth of shelter — and was invoked at the beginning and end of every meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe peaceful Olympian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike her siblings, Hestia never engaged in war or conflict. She voluntarily gave up her seat among the twelve Olympians to Dionysus, choosing peace over power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome altars, kitchen shrines, and hearth-centred sacred spaces honouring domesticity and warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Greek mythology art and hand-carved wooden sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful Yule or Imbolc gift — Hestia's flame is a perfect symbol of the returning light and the warmth of home through the winter season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Global Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship from Spain (EU), our USA fulfillment studio, and our Workshop in Ukraine. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eView full shipping information →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused and in original condition. Return shipping is covered by the buyer unless the item arrives damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout ArtCarving Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our collection is hand-carved by skilled artisans in Ukraine from sustainable ecological ash wood. We create mythological and spiritual sculptures that honour ancient traditions — made to last, made to mean something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and moisture. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water or chemical cleaners on the wood surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless guardian of home and hearth — the Hestia statue is a commanding addition to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/greek-statues\"\u003eGreek statues collection\u003c\/a\u003e, hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood with a varnish finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"brown","offer_id":41631511085240,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"brown with gold","offer_id":41631511118008,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/products\/photo_2022-06-1218.45.29.jpg?v=1769070754","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/hestia-statue-greek-goddess-hearth-ash-wood","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}