{"product_id":"opossum-figurine-hand-carved-ash-wood-animal-totem","title":"Opossum Figurine | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Animal Totem Statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient, adaptable, and quietly remarkable — the opossum has walked this earth for over 60 million years. This hand-carved figurine captures its distinctive character in ecological ash wood with a protective varnish finish. A meaningful piece from our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-totem-spirit-guides\"\u003eCeltic \u0026amp; Norse spirit animal totem collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, carved in Ukraine with care and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually crafted — no two are identical. Fine carved surface patterns and the natural grain of the ash wood give every opossum figurine its own depth and character.\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\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height – 2.8 in (7.3 cm) | Width – 8.6 in (22 cm) | Depth – 1.9 in (5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varnish, preserving the wood's natural appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed opossum figurine with fine carved surface patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Opossum in Symbolism \u0026amp; Folklore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligence \u0026amp; Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Native American traditions, the opossum is a symbol of wit, cunning, and strategic thinking — the creature that survives not by force but by cleverness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the oldest living mammal lineages, the opossum has outlasted countless species through sheer adaptability and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying dead:\u003c\/strong\u003e The opossum's famous defence — thanatosis — is a symbol of knowing when to act and when to wait, a reminder that stillness can be its own kind of power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opossum mothers carry their young on their backs — a symbol of nurturing, protection, and the quiet strength of family bonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological guardian:\u003c\/strong\u003e As scavengers, opossums help maintain balance in their ecosystems — nature's quiet cleaners, working unseen but essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNature lovers, animal totem collectors, and fans of unusual handcrafted art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome, office, or shelf decor with a natural, earthy, or eclectic aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the beauty in unexpected creatures\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=\"\/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=\"\/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\u003cp\u003eSixty million years of quiet survival, captured in wood — hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood. 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