Description
And the mice slowly back away from the cat about to pounce in this set of cat and mice for the LEPI Kastlunger nativity collection. The playfulness and joy of Harald Kastlunger's woodcarvings shine through in these works of art.
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Hand-carved in Italy from from Alpine Maple, the cat and mice scaled for the 13 cm (5.25 inch) Kastlunger nativity collection.
Alpine Maple is indigenous to the Groden Valley and is used for all LEPI woodcarvings. The wood is dried naturally for two years, then kiln dried for two weeks, reducing the wood to a moisture content of 8-12%. This enables the carvings to be in families for generations without any cracking or damage to the wood. Purchases of any LEPI Kastlunger woodcarvings are viewed as family heirlooms and are passed from generation to generation.
Each piece of this exquisite Nativity has been hand-carved and hand-painted in the LEPI workshops in Italy after the original models made by the master woodcarver Harald Kastlunger. This expressive Nativity is not only an heirloom, but a magnificent work of art!
