This Madonna stands with an open book in her hand, her gaze lowered, her veil over her head. The wooden statue bears the name “Mother of Wisdom” and suits people who enjoy reading, learning or teaching – a place in the study is just as conceivable as one in the crucifix corner (Herrgottswinkel).
In the Litany of Loreto Mary is invoked as “Seat of Wisdom”; the name of the statue recalls this invocation. The idea is that Mary carried the Son of God and so, as it were, gave Wisdom a place. The book in her hand invites you to read Scripture.
- Heights: 20, 30, 40, 60 cm
- Finishes:natural; multicolour stained (three stain tones with wax, with gold or silver accents depending on the motif); hand-painted
- Wood: wood from the Gardena Valley – mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine
As a gift for finishing school, ordination or for teachers it carries a message of its own. It is also a quiet thank-you at retirement, when someone has passed on their knowledge.
Whoever unwraps the Wisdom Madonna holds a one-of-a-kind piece, hand-carved in Val Gardena, with a grain that occurs only once. Allow approx. 3–4 weeks for delivery of the Wisdom Madonna. The workshop in South Tyrol ships it directly and insured to addresses in Germany and Austria, with shipping costs of €6.90. If the Wisdom Madonna shows transport damage after unpacking, please write to us within 48 hours.