Original 1993 Dave Maggard spirit folk art lord of the Rings type carving signed

Add an authentic piece of Smoky Mountain craftsmanship to your collection with this original, vintage Wood Spirit sculpture by renowned artisan Dave Maggard. Hand-carved and signed on the bottom by the artist, this specific piece is dated May 3, 1993. It also features Maggard's original studio label from his workshop on Douglas Dam Road in Sevierville, Tennessee.Dave Maggard is highly celebrated in folk art circles for his incredibly expressive faces and textbook-perfect woodcarving technique. According to ancient woodland lore, a wood spirit brings good luck, protection, and wisdom to any home it graces.This specific piece boasts masterful, deep-set texturing in the beard and a wonderful, whimsical expression carved beautifully into the natural grain of the wood.