Saint Walburga Hand Carved Oil Painted Wood Statue Val Gardena

This Val Gardena sculpture of Saint Walburga shows her in a monastic habit rendered in rich brown tones, with oil paint accentuating the fluid, volumetric drapery. Her expression is serene and contemplative, gaze lowered; details include a knotted belt with hanging rosary and a golden crozier in her left hand, symbolising her authority as an abbess.

Made in the Dolfi artisanal tradition: sizes up to 56 cm are carved from maple, prized for its fine grain and suitability for detailed work; sizes from 60 cm and above are carved from limewood for lightness and stability in larger pieces.

An oil‑coloured finish, applied entirely by hand by our painters, provides chromatic depth and a soft satin effect, making each Walburga a unique example of Dolomite craftsmanship.