OUR COLLECTION — ASIA — CHINA 58. CIRCULAR HOLY FAMILY WALL HANGING
This circular wall hanging of the Holy Family is finished with Chinese knots and tassels. Knots are a symbol of unity in Chinese culture (what a great symbol for the Holy Family!). The choice of red for the knots and tassels is also important. In addition to attracting luck, red is the color of joy and happiness in Chinese culture. Thus Chinese brides always wear red; the origins of this practice can be traced back to the Song dynasty (960-1279). The total length of this hanging is 31 inches.
The carving itself measures 9.75 inches high and 8 inches wide. The wood is aromatic camphor wood. The stain is between light and medium brown. Mary is holding her baby and all members of the family are smiling. There are three lambs in the carving (Joseph is holding one). There is also a water buffalo to the right of Mary; the water buffalo is a symbol of the spring season and also endurance in Chinese culture. Water buffalos are intelligent and they have particularly strong senses of smell, hearing, and direction, which warn them of trouble. They can hear their master calling from miles away. A great protective symbol to associate with the Holy Family!
This item comes from the only Christian woodcarving workshop in China, located in China's Zhejiang province, an area famous for all types of wood carving.
The carving itself measures 9.75 inches high and 8 inches wide. The wood is aromatic camphor wood. The stain is between light and medium brown. Mary is holding her baby and all members of the family are smiling. There are three lambs in the carving (Joseph is holding one). There is also a water buffalo to the right of Mary; the water buffalo is a symbol of the spring season and also endurance in Chinese culture. Water buffalos are intelligent and they have particularly strong senses of smell, hearing, and direction, which warn them of trouble. They can hear their master calling from miles away. A great protective symbol to associate with the Holy Family!
This item comes from the only Christian woodcarving workshop in China, located in China's Zhejiang province, an area famous for all types of wood carving.
