{"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. Explore more aquatic deities and sea creatures 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 × 6.1 × 2.1 in \/ 21 × 15.5 × 5.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, Multicolor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMelusine in European Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e A figure from medieval French and European folklore, most famously described in Jean d’Arras’s 14th-century romance \u003cem\u003eMelusine\u003c\/em\u003e — a water spirit cursed to transform into a serpent from the waist down every Saturday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lusignan legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Said to be the ancestral mother of the House of Lusignan, one of medieval Europe’s most powerful noble families — her supernatural origins were a source of both pride and unease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe forbidden secret:\u003c\/strong\u003e Her husband was forbidden to see her on Saturdays; when he broke his oath and discovered her serpent form, she was lost to him forever — a tale of trust, betrayal, and the cost of trying to contain the wild feminine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater spirit tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of a broader European tradition of water spirits, undines, and serpent women — figures who embody the power, mystery, and danger of water and the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the dual nature of the feminine — nurturing and fierce, human and wild, visible and hidden — and the transformative power of secrets kept and broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of mythical creature and water spirit art from Celtic and medieval European tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagan and Wiccan practitioners working with water element and serpent goddess energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGothic, dark academia, and esoteric home decor for lovers of folklore and the wild feminine\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\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\/products\/melusine-water-spirit-statue","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}