Carved wooden Spectacled Bear, created by Abigail from found wood she has carefully carved, assembled and painted.

Part of an ongoing collection of carved wooden animal figures, benevolent sprit guides, bringing strength and insight to those in need, embodying a belief in Animism, and serving as a reminder of the importance of our relationship and connection with the natural world.

“Each piece of wood I find has such individual qualities and details that already feel they have a destined purpose, an animal they are showing certain characteristics of and should be carved into fully becoming.”

Abigail works mostly with a small carving knife but also hand saws, chisels, a belt sander and a dremel tool to create each piece, adding the final detail in paint; soft subtle colours that bring each piece to life.

Created for display in the home, with a tiny hook at the back to hang it from.

Measuring: 29cm height, 9cm width (at widest point).