Berries from the Rowan Tree, also known as Mountain Ash.
The Rowan Tree is deeply rooted in multicultural folklore. The overarching mythology sprouting from each culture is that the Rowan Tree and its berries is a source of protection.
In Norse mythology, legend has it that it saved the life of Thor by bending over a fast flowing river in the Underworld in which he was being swept away. Thor managed to grab the tree and get back to the shore.
In Scandinavia, rowans growing out of some inaccessible cleft in a rock or crevices in tree possessed an even more powerful magic. Such trees were known as flying rowan. Rowan was the prescribed wood on which runes were inscribed for divination.
Features: 5 black stackable wooden dolls with bright blue eyes, red/blonde hair, gold accents, and hand-painted Rowen Berries
Product Info:
• Handcarved and hand-painted by individual artist
• 5-piece set
• Material: 100% linden wood
• Dimensions: approx. 6"H
• Item Number: L-16
• Manufactured: Upper Volga region, the Russian center of nesting doll carving
We have been in business for over 25 years! Our Brick-and-Mortar store is a great advantage for you! You'll receive individual customer service and assistance tailored to your needs. All of our imported products ship from right here in Helen, Georgia so less chance of damage PLUS no surprise VAT or Customs Import Fees.
*Each Nesting Doll is individually handcarved and hand-painted by artists, which what makes them so special! In a "copy & paste" mass manufacturing world, owning one of our Nesting Dolls is truely a special experience because you know that no one else in the world has that exact one. Uniquely made by individual artists means the set you will receive may or may not be this exact one but it will have been painted by the same artist and will be extremely similar to the picture. If you need to see the exact one, please contact us through our Contact Us page and we will be happy to accomodate you!
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