Handmade clay sculpture "The Three Stages of Life" - traditional smoke-firing art - Item No.: SKU016

The sculpture, measuring 13x13x13cm and weighing 1.8kg, arrives securely packaged in recycled cushioning material.

This unique clay sculpture depicts the three stages of life – Maiden, Mother, and Crown – capturing the life cycle in a moving representation. Finished using the traditional smoke-firing technique, this primitive art form brings a rustic character to your living space.

The sculpture depicts the transformation of life and the flow of time – from the innocence and curiosity of the Maiden, through the stability and wisdom of the Mother, to the inner clarity and acceptance of the Crone. Each phase of life has its own unique beauty and meaning, which is made tangible here in a striking way.

This handcrafted sculpture can serve as a powerful reminder of the natural transience and constant change of life. It is not merely a rustic decoration, but also a profound homage to the cycle of life and the time that connects us all.

Through traditional craftsmanship, each piece becomes unique, honoring the connection to the past and the significance of the life cycle. It could enrich your home with its profound symbolic message and create a quiet yet powerful presence in your living space.

My clay sculptures and jewelry pendants are less replicas of excavated treasures than my own intuitive interpretations. I allow the creation of each piece to unfold naturally, always inspired by my knowledge of the Neo- and Paleolithic periods, as well as by my extended stay in mystical England many years ago.

Each of my manufactured pieces is 100% made by my own hands, without the use of molds, stencils, etc., and is therefore unique, which is further enhanced by the random coloring during the firing process in the fire.
My works are not glazed but receive their silky matte sheen through polishing with agate before firing, which enhances their beauty from within.
Working with clay and then firing the pieces in fire grounds me considerably - I would be very happy to share this feeling with anyone interested in my pieces.

I am happy to implement commissioned work or my own ideas for a specific piece of work, provided it is compatible with my way of working.
Feel free to contact me about this.

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Manufacturer:
The Ancient Way of Art
Michaela Saal
At Würdenwiese 7
DE 51643 Gummersbach
theancientway1912@gmail.com