{"product_id":"horse-head-statue-hand-carved-padauk-wood-horse-bust","title":"Horse Head Statue – Hand-Carved Padauk Wood Horse Bust Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eEars forward, eyes half closed, mane falling in loose waves over the brow. This horse head bust is carved by hand from a single block of African Padauk, with a calm, noble expression that feels more like a portrait than a figurine. The plinth is carved from the same piece, so it stands ready on any shelf or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Meaning \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcross cultures the horse stands for strength, freedom, loyalty and steady forward motion. A horse head on a desk or mantel is a classic emblem of drive, success and quiet confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn feng shui the horse brings career luck, speed and recognition. The saying \u003cem\u003e\"ma dao cheng gong\"\u003c\/em\u003e, \"success arrives with the horse\", makes it a favourite gift for promotions and new ventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 is the \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lunar calendar, which makes this bust especially meaningful for anyone born in a horse year (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🪵 The Wood \u0026amp; The Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from solid \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Padauk\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dense tropical hardwood, then finished by hand in a rich chestnut brown with darker tones in the mane and nostrils, and lighter highlights on the ears and cheekbones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved 100% by hand by family artisans in Thuong Tin district, Hanoi. No CNC. Look at the veins along the face, the soft fold of the eyelid and the flowing strands of the mane: each is shaped with a chisel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth matte finish with the wood grain still visible, so every bust is slightly different in tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Dimensions \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Height: 7.9 in (20 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Width: 3.9 in (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Depth: 5.9 in (15 cm)\u003cbr\u003e· Weight: about 1.5 lb (0.7 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slim, elegant profile that fits a desk, bookshelf, mantel or console, and works beautifully as a bookend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn feng shui the horse belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, the area of fame and recognition. Face the horse into the room rather than toward a wall or out of a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 As a Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable gift for horse lovers, equestrians and riders, and for a promotion, a new office, a retirement or a housewarming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural choice for anyone born in the Year of the Horse, and a refined piece for a study or men's office decor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Packaging \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully wrapped in protective padding and packed in a sturdy box, ready to gift. Ships worldwide from our workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Buddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68012241748200,"sku":null,"price":141.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6123\/6456\/files\/IMG_9429.jpg?v=1793115691","url":"https:\/\/stilllotusstudio.com\/products\/horse-head-statue-hand-carved-padauk-wood-horse-bust","provider":"Still Lotus Studio VN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}