Dryad Designs Statuary

Depicting the eight Pagan holidays or Sabbaths, the Wheel of the Year is laid out as a traditional wooden wheel. Each pie-shaped section is a carved representation of a particular holiday. The Quarters: Yule, Ostara, Midsummer, and Mabon focus mainly on the movement of the sun and contain alchemical symbols for the seasons. Each of the Cross Quarters: Samhain, Imbolg, Beltane, Lughnasadh feature one of the four tools and portrays the transition of our relationship to the Earth as the year...

Freyr governs Sun, Rain, Crops, Agriculture and Fertility. He is known as Lord of the Mound, the Bringer of Prosperity by those who work for it and Leader of the Alfs. He fell in love with the giantess Gerd. Wanting to be with her so much, he gave up his fabulous sword to Skirnir as payment to go find her. They are shown on the back as the traditional Viking talisman that was carried for love spells ensuring loving relationship, abundance, children and good home life. Size: 7 7/8"h x 3 3/8"w x...

Aradia, "Queen of the Witches," is believed to have been a real high-born woman who taught witchcraft to oppressed people in Italy, despite persecution. Legend tells us she was the daughter of the Goddess Diana, sent to care for her worshippers. Here Aradia calls on Diana to bless and inspire her teachings as she stands at the crossroads by the pillar of Hecate. Cimaruta symbols surround and support her. The inscription reads, "Listen to my teaching in the voice of the wind."Size: 8"h x 2...

Fits standard 3/4" diameter taper candles.Size: 1 3/4"h x 2 3/4"w x 2 3/4"d Ships in about a week

The two faces of the God stand back-to-back representing duality. The Leaf King, or Leaf Man, reigns Spring to Fall as the God of plenty and fruitful harvest. He is boisterous and loud, full of life, song, stories, and jokes. Carefree and thrilled to be alive, life arises wherever his staff touches. The Stag King, or Antlered God, along with his devoted hound, rules in the dark of the year and leads the wild hunt. His horns connect him with the animals who give sustenance in winter. The torc...

Brigid, one of the most popular Celtic Goddesses is a vast deity and can assist her devotees with nearly any endeavor. She is depicted here as the three sisters or three of the many aspects of this Goddess: Midwife - healer/nurturer/herbalist, Blacksmith - keeper of fire/craftswoman/transformer and Poetess - bringer of wisdom/guidance/prophecy. The three who-are-one stand on a crescent-shaped base. Symbols of her worship are hidden throughout the piece Brigid's cross; the flaming arrow;...

The Triple Goddess is beautifully depicted, representing three phases of a woman's life. The Maiden emerges gently, like the Spring with the waxing crescent on her brow, full of promise, youth and vitality. Graced by the full moon, the Mother stands proud and enraptured. At the height of pregnancy, she is strong, fecund, and as abounding as Summer. The wise Crone bends below the waning crescent. Her staff serves as an affirmation of her authority as an elder rather than a sign of frailty. Her...

Cerridwen, a Celtic Goddess, was known for creating a magical brew that was stirred for a year and a day to produce the Three Drops of Inspiration. These were stolen by a young boy who grew up to be known as Taliesin, a great bard and wizard. The myth of the Goddess' pursuit of this thief involves a dramatic series of shape changing. Cerridwen was the muse who brought inspiration to poets, musicians, writers and those of the creative arts. Historically, Celtic bards were known as "Credo,"...

It is known as the "Great Pillar" in old Germanic Paganism or the mythical "Axis Mundi" - the world's center, connection between heaven and earth, where the four compass points meet. In ancient times, a pole or tree would be erected as a symbol of this communication point between the upper and lower realms. For this piece, Paul envisioned that we now carry this timeless strength in the blood of our ancestry; in our very spine. The warrior's shield is engraved with the runes that we're given to...

Freya, Norse Goddess of Love, Fertility, Cats and Seeresses, is the most beautiful of the Norse Gods. Queen of the Vanir and Commander of the Valkyries, she flies using her hawk wing cloak and protects love and relationships. Freya possesses a chariot drawn by two giant cats and has a love of jewelry and ornament. Her most precious possession is the necklace Brisingamen which she won from the dwarves. In ancient times, gold was often referred to as Freya's tears.In Stone or Bone Finish Size:...

Lugh, pronounced "Loo" was a Sun God. His name means "the shining one," and he was considered a "Good God" meaning he was good at everything. Worshipped as the God of Fire, he also presided over metallurgy, crafting, weaving, and served as protector of the weak. Lughnasadh, the Sabbat celebrated in August, is named for him. A primary deity of the Druids, Lugh sometimes took human form and worshipped alongside them. He is a wonderful God to call upon when one doesn't know how to proceed,...

This pentacle candle holder, carved with Celtic knotwork as well as traditional Celtic swirl patterns. It is a symbol of Earth and Prosperity as seen in the tarot. The Pentacle in its upright position represents the Spirit in balance and harmony with the four elements. The pentacle appears on only one side of the candle holder so it can be turned for a more simple appearance. Size: 4"h x 2"w x 4 1/2"d Ships in about a week ...