Tree Spirit “Cliona”

Description

Tree Spirit “Cliona”

A Tree Spirit is a nature deity related to a tree and acting as its guardian. Such deities are present in many cultures. Although often portrayed as female, Tree Spirits can be either male or female and are usually connected to ancient fertility lore and tree worship. The status of tree deities varies from that of a local fairy, ghost, sprite or nymph, to that of a god or goddess. The name “Cliona” means “shapely” or beautiful in old Irish. She is the female counterpart to the male Tree Spirit Crann

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Cast by hand in frost proof casting stone Cliona can remain outdoors all year round. The ornament is cast with a strong hook for secure display. The Tree Spirit is 26cm wide, 34cm high, and weighs about 2.5kg. The colour is Cotswold sandstone.

All our ornaments are cast and coloured by hand in our workshop in Zeeland, the Netherlands.

Actual colours can differ from the photos. Because all our ornaments are made and finished by hand no two are exactly alike.