The pictured HAPE “Praying Angel” is a small, stylish wooden figure from South Tyrol that combines traditional craftsmanship with a simple, timeless design. Based in Lajen in the Val Gardena (Grödnertal), HAPE Sculptures specializes in handcrafted wooden sculptures, with traditional woodcarving and a love for wood as a natural material playing a key role.
The angel is depicted in prayer, lending the figure a serene and warm quality. At the same time, the wings at the sides of the body are clearly visible, making it immediately apparent that this is a guardian angel. Moreover, the natural wood tone complements a cozy interior beautifully, allowing the figure to be displayed in a variety of ways.
Whether on a sideboard, a chest of drawers, a shelf, or a small table, the HAPE wooden angel fits perfectly in many places. While it looks especially lovely during the Christmas season, the figure can also be displayed as a decorative angel all year round.
Traditional craftsmanship from South Tyrol
HAPE Sculptures represents traditional woodcarving from the Val Gardena region. The company creates both religious and secular wood sculptures, placing great emphasis on craftsmanship and fine detail. Linden wood is among the materials used for production, though other types of wood can also be employed upon request.
This transforms a simple piece of wood into a special figure that is not only decorative but also reflects the long tradition of woodcarving from Val Gardena. It is precisely this combination of natural material, craftsmanship, and traditional design that makes wooden angels from South Tyrol popular gift choices.
The praying HAPE also makes an excellent gift for many occasions. For instance, it can be given for Christmas, a baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation, or simply as a thoughtful little gesture. At the same time, a guardian angel is a lovely way to symbolically offer a loved one good fortune, protection, and best wishes.
For those seeking a handcrafted wooden figure from South Tyrol, this angel offers a decorative and timeless choice. Its warm coloring, serene design, and small candle make it a distinctive eye-catcher that blends easily into various interior styles.
In short: The HAPE “Praying Guardian Angel” combines South Tyrolean wood artistry, traditional craftsmanship, and heartwarming symbolism. This makes the figure ideal both as a stylish decoration and as a personal gift for someone special.
Details
- Height approx. 12 cm
- Width approx. 5 cm
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Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
