Lamassu Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood | Assyrian Guardian Winged Bull Figurine

The Lamassu statue is hand-carved from solid ash wood with a lacquer finish and measures 6.2 in / 16.0 cm tall, 5.1 in / 13.1 cm wide, and 1.9 in / 5.0 cm deep. The warm brown lacquer finish highlights the natural ash wood grain while the wings and crown feature darker tonal contrast for depth. Each piece is shaped by hand in our workshop in Ukraine — minor variations in grain and tone are part of its handmade character.

The Lamassu (Akkadian: lāmassu) is the supreme guardian deity of ancient Mesopotamia — a composite being combining a human head (intelligence and wisdom), the body of a bull (strength and fertility), and the wings of an eagle (freedom and divine reach). Colossal Lamassu sculptures flanked the gates of Assyrian palaces at Nineveh, Nimrud, and Khorsabad, standing as divine sentinels against chaos, demons, and invaders. Their five legs were deliberately carved to appear both standing and striding — eternally vigilant from every angle. In Assyrian and Babylonian belief, the Lamassu protected cities, households, and individuals, and was invoked as a personal protective spirit.

A Lamassu statue is traditionally placed at thresholds — entrances, doorways, or the edges of a sacred space — to guard against negative energy and unwanted influences, just as the ancient Assyrians placed them at palace gates. On a home altar or ritual space, position the Lamassu facing outward toward the entrance as a guardian figure. It pairs well with offerings of incense, cedar, or protective herbs. It also makes a powerful desk or shelf piece for anyone who works in leadership, strategy, or creative fields — the Lamassu's combination of wisdom, strength, and vision makes it a meaningful talisman for ambitious endeavours.