Detailed Wood Carvings of Mystical Creatures
Thought I'd share these photos of mystical creatures. I saw these carvings on the way to the book store. The detail is amazing. I can't imagine how long it took to carve these huge statues. I don't know the kind of wood used.
Can anyone tell me what they are?
This first photograph could be of Treebeard of the Ents from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy world Middle-earth which were also in The Lord of the Rings. It could also be a Treant from World of Warcraft.
1
![P_20170707_125432_vHDR_Auto.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmaL5KuyMTRvXnZJG8U2d8LEtw9WiPJZmTJ22hg4aaZ59c/P_20170707_125432_vHDR_Auto.jpg)
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![P_20170707_125444_vHDR_Auto.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmW9b37NsiMnXxHN35xHWDGzXFjqkWhoxRjD9QcYvPmrPY/P_20170707_125444_vHDR_Auto.jpg)
This next piece of art is that of a horse.
3
![P_20170707_125441_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmThfSRN9TEQQJyXH2YaDQgw9uXEQaiGrQFi1MCkX8Z1H4/P_20170707_125441_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg)
Here are the rest of the statues.
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![P_20170707_125407_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmafbUYmSurBUkrorbLFruNZ7P1u1JX9J6QEBttBshhzCT/P_20170707_125407_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg)
5
![P_20170707_125410_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXfLLg51ZXT9TaSa69cCao1AkghwrGjdWVKRJuFQHxkiA/P_20170707_125410_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg)
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![P_20170707_125420_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://steemitimages.com/DQmRj7e85yVT95DJWwZYQsxnC4TCJExtn9jSG9rx5k9VmaD/P_20170707_125420_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg)
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![P_20170707_125427_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQEhgxJrmPtwfAyGZBnsTmQK1wFzsux8aJdgp3no4AdY9/P_20170707_125427_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg)
Which piece of art is your favorite from numbers 1 to 7?
That is beautiful, thanks for sharing. :)
I'm glad you like them. They are stunning pieces.
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These are fantastic! #4 looks like the monk from Franziskaner Weissbier
It could be him. I'm not sure.
This type of craftsmanship always amazes me. I consider myself to be a fairly handy guy, but i can't even imagine having the skill and vision to create something like this! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you. I will keep my eyes open for more sculptures.