Wyvern with Human Head.

This is one of our unique and exclusive designs from our collection of hand crafted reproduction carvings which are taken directly from an original medieval Cathedral carving. We pride ourselves at Oakapple Designs as having permission to take moulds directly from the medieval carvings found upon the misericords and choir stalls from within the Cathedrals and Churches in the UK. Our moulds and production techniques capture and reproduce all the fine detail from the original carvings to produce a very high-quality piece with all the authenticity from the original carving.

Taken from the Medieval C.1380 carvings found upon the misericords and supports from within the choir stalls of Chester Cathedral. This is truly one of the most bizarre and fascinating carvings that we have come across and one that belongs to our unique collection. What is portrayed is a Wyvern one of the evillest beasts from mythology with what appears to be a wizard’s head. What this is most likely portraying is again like the Hermit wrestling a Wyvern is good overcoming evil. We think of wizard’s as being magicians from the Middle Ages and in fact these were; also known as Alchemists whose best-known trait was turning base metal to gold. The meaning and purpose of this portrait is the wizard as changed the evil properties of the wyvern and took on a more human nature, value and moral stance, thus being good overcoming evil. This reproduction has been taken from the original carving that captures all the fine detail that is found in the original. Designed to be wall mounted this artefact makes a magnificent and eye drawing focal point in the home. Comes with a hanging hook and product label.

Size (H) 18cm x (W) 16cm

This is great opportunity to purchase a true piece of England’s Rich Cultural History.

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