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:Green Man

Solid oak sculpture
Beautiful dark patina
Dimensions : Height 36.5 cm - Width 16 cm
18th century
Origin France
Architectural element from a larger whole

Age-related damage and flaws.
See the photos, they form part of the description.

Green Man :
The Green Man is a mythological ornament of a male face surrounded by or made from leaves and branches, symbolizing nature, seasonal change, fertility, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. He appears in architecture, especially in churches, and is associated with ancient vegetation gods and rituals, such as spring celebrations in folklore.

":Green man"

Massief eikenhouten sculptuur
Mooie donkere patina
Afmetingen : Hoogte 36,5 cm - Breedte 16 cm
18e eeuw
Herkomst Frankrijk
Architecturaal element uit een groter geheel

Ouderdomschade en gebreken.
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Green man : 
De Groene Man (Green Man) is een mythologisch ornament van een mannengezicht omgeven door of gemaakt van bladeren en takken, symbool voor natuur, seizoenswisseling, vruchtbaarheid, en de cyclus van leven, dood en wedergeboorte. Hij komt voor in architectuur, vooral in kerken, en wordt geassocieerd met oude vegetatiegoden en rituelen, zoals de lente-vieringen in de folklore. 

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Sculpture, Green man - 18e eeuw - 36.5 cm - Oak

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Massive oak wood sculpture of the Green Man from 18th century France, about 36.5 cm high, unsigned and in reasonable condition.

Sculpture, Green man - 18e eeuw - 36.5 cm - Oak

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Massive oak wood sculpture of the Green Man from 18th century France, about 36.5 cm high, unsigned and in reasonable condition.

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