{"product_id":"wooden-dolphin-sculpture","title":"Dolphin Sculpture | Hand-Carved Ash Wood Ocean Spirit Animal | ArtCarving Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoyful, intelligent, and eternally in motion, the dolphin has captivated human imagination since antiquity — a creature of playful grace, deep intelligence, and the boundless freedom of the open ocean. Revered across cultures as a guide, a protector of sailors, and a symbol of harmony between the human and natural worlds, the dolphin carries a spirit of joy and connection wherever it swims. This hand-carved ash wood sculpture captures that luminous energy, part of our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/animal-figurines\"\u003eanimal figurines 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. At 8.2 inches tall and 7.2 inches wide, this is a generous, sweeping composition — the dolphin rendered in full, fluid motion. Explore more aquatic and sea spirit carvings 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 × 7.2 × 1.7 in \/ 21 × 18.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean with a dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Dolphin in Mythology \u0026amp; Spirit Animal Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreek mythology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred to Apollo and Poseidon, the dolphin was a divine messenger and guide — said to carry the souls of the dead to the Isles of the Blessed, and to have saved the poet Arion from drowning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeltic tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the healing power of water and the wisdom of the deep — a symbol of friendship, community, and the joy of living in harmony with the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous traditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Across Polynesian and coastal cultures, the dolphin is a sacred guardian of the sea and a guide for those who travel its waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit animal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a totem, the dolphin represents joy, playfulness, intelligence, and the ability to navigate life’s emotional currents with grace and ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embodies the harmony between intellect and emotion, the freedom of the open ocean, and the deep bonds of community and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean lovers, marine enthusiasts, and collectors of wildlife and nature sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit animal and totem practitioners drawn to the dolphin’s joy and intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal, nautical, or nature-inspired home and office decor\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\u003eJoy from the deep — the Dolphin sculpture is hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Carving Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42251524931768,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/0566\/0600\/files\/photo_2023-05-18_18-59-08.jpg?v=1684741174","url":"https:\/\/artcarving.store\/products\/wooden-dolphin-sculpture","provider":"Art Carving Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}