{"product_id":"nerthus-germanic-goddess-statue","title":"Nerthus Statue | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Germanic Goddess | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeiled and sovereign, Nerthus moves through the ancient Germanic world carried in a sacred wagon — her passage bringing peace, fertility, and abundance to all who honour her. One of the oldest attested Germanic deities, described by Tacitus as “Mother Earth,” Nerthus embodies the deep, nurturing power of the land itself. This hand-carved ash wood statue brings her quiet authority into your space as part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/norse-statues\"\u003eNorse statue collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, finished with a rich varnish that honours every carved detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. The carving captures Nerthus’s serene, grounded presence — a goddess of the earth who demands reverence and rewards devotion with abundance and renewal. As a deity of fertility and the seasonal cycle, she is especially honoured at \u003cstrong\u003eOstara\u003c\/strong\u003e (spring equinox) and \u003cstrong\u003eBeltane\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the earth awakens and abundance returns — making this statue a meaningful addition to any seasonal altar.\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 Varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1 × 4.6 × 1.5 in \/ 20.7 × 11.9 × 4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown, Colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNerthus in Germanic Mythology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the oldest recorded Germanic deities, described by the Roman historian Tacitus in \u003cem\u003eGermania\u003c\/em\u003e (98 AD) as a goddess worshipped by seven tribes of northern Germania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Called \u003cem\u003eNerthus, id est Terra Mater\u003c\/em\u003e — “Nerthus, that is, Mother Earth” — a supreme embodiment of the fertile, life-giving earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSacred ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worshipped through a procession in which her image, veiled and hidden, was carried in a wagon drawn by cows across the land, bringing peace and festivity wherever she passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection to the Vænir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linguistically and mythologically linked to the Norse god Njörðr, suggesting deep roots in the pre-Viking Germanic religious tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the sacred feminine, the fertility of the earth, the cycle of seasons, and the covenant between humanity and the land\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePagan, Asatru, and Heathen practitioners honouring earth goddesses and the Vænir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOstara and Beltane seasonal altars celebrating fertility, renewal, and the return of spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorse mythology collectors and sacred feminine art enthusiasts\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\u003eMother Earth made tangible — the Nerthus statue is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":42364670574776,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Colored","offer_id":42364670607544,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/photo_2023-07-01_10-47-24.jpg?v=1688626823","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/nerthus-germanic-goddess-statue","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}